Norman S. Robbins

Mr. Norman S. Robbins, 63, of Raymond, NH died January 24, 2010 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack. He was born in Waverly, NY on April 29, 1946 the son of the late Charles S. and Mildred (Depew) Robbins. He attended Waverly High School in Waverly, NY and graduated with the class of 1964. In 1994 he graduated from Hesser College. He was a resident of Raymond for 40 years. Norman enlisted in the US Navy in 1964, serving 6 years active duty aboard destroyers. He worked for Raytheon Marine and Sorensen in Manchester, NH for 25 years and Raytheon MSD in Andover, MA for 7 years, retiring after 32 years in 2004. Norman enjoyed camping, traveling, wintering in Brooksville, Florida and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of more than 41 years, who he married on September 9, 1968 at Morrill Baptist Church, Morrill, ME, Arlene L. (Morse) Robbins of Raymond, 3 brothers, Arthur, Franklin and William Robbins; 4 sisters, Patricia Sulger-Phelan, Charolette Petty, Ida Shipman and Shirley Howard and several nieces and nephews. In His Life: Norman will also be missed by his mother in-law, Pauline L. (Warman) Thomas of Belfast, ME; sisters in-law, Cheryl Perry, Shelia Fuller, Kathy Morin, Sharon Lee, Cindy Shaw, Dolores Davis and their families and special friends, Lorn Munson and Art Decker. He was predeceased by his brother, Louis Robbins and his sister, Louise Ennis. His Calling Hour will be held at the Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover St, corner of Union St, Manchester, on Wednesday from 2-3PM. His Funeral Service will follow in the funeral home Chapel at 3:00PM. Following cremation private burial will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Norman's name can be made to the Manchester Mental Health Foundation, 401 Cypress St, Manchester, NH 03103 or to the charity of your choice.