Stanley 'Stan' Alan Robertson, 84, of Hinsdale NH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3rd, at Pine Heights in Brattleboro. Born September 20, 1936 in Conway NH, the son of Wilbur 'Jerry' Robertson and Hilma Davis Robertson, he grew up in Brattleboro, graduating from BHS in 1955. On August 16, 1958 he married Irma Stockwell in Putney, who survives.
A career commercial printer, he worked at several companies in Brattleboro and Keene. He was a proud member of the Vermont National Guard for over 14 years, serving from 1955-1969. Following his retirement from printing in 2008, he enjoyed travelling with his family.
Stanley lived most of his adult life in Hinsdale. He enjoyed woodworking in his free time, creating numerous items that he was very proud of, and that remain in his home and in those of his children. He also enjoyed golfing, achieving a 'hole-in-one' on May 11, 2000, and spent innumerable years on various bowling leagues in Brattleboro. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Herbert 'Robbie' Robertson, his sister Sandra Amand, and his daughter Joan Robertson Hill, and her husband Mike.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of 62 years, include his brother Harold Robertson, and his wife Pat, of Smithfield ME; his sister Mary Ellen Wallace of East Hartford CT; daughter Rose Haynes, and her husband George, of Brattleboro; and daughter Kim Simeon, and her husband Andy, of Hinsdale; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He is also survived by a special nephew, Steve Vivier of Meriden CT and a special cousin, Diana Ossinger of Nashua NH.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Project Feed the Thousands, PO Box 8366, Brattleboro VT 05304.