HUDSON FALLS – Henry “Hank” Robbins, 77, of Lower Oak St. went home on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at his home, following a twenty year battle with cancer.
Born on June 9, 1936, in Tupper lake, he was the son of the late Clara Warrington and the late Edward Robbins.
Hank graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1955.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1955 to 1959.
On September 30, 1961, he married Bernice “Bunny” Robbins at the Zion Episcopal Church in Hudson Falls.
For 34 years he was employed at the Ciba Geigy Corporation, retiring in 1989. After his retirement, Hank worked as a lab technician, testing soil and water for Hudson Environment, retiring in 1998.
Hank loved golfing, bowling, traveling with his wife and friends with a favorite destination being Hawaii. He enjoyed playing the guitar. Hank will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, which everyone will miss.
He was a member of the Zion Episcopal Church in Hudson Falls, where he was very active. As a Lay Eucharistic Minister, Hank took communion to shut ins. He was also a Senior Warden, member of the Vestry on numerous occasions, taught Sunday school for twenty years, and was a licensed Chalice Bearer at the church. A very devout man, even the simple act of saying Grace was so important to him.
Besides his parents, he is predeceased by a daughter, Jennifer Lynn.
Left to treasure his memory are his wife of 52 years, Bernice “Bunny” Robbins of Hudson Falls;, a daughter, Susan Hurley and her husband, John of Granville; three step-grandsons, Austin Hurley and William and Damon Casey; his aunt Josephine Hill of Glens Falls; his extended family in Arkansas, the Holley family; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Zion Episcopal Church Church, 224 Main St., Hudson Falls with the Rev. Richard Chandler, rector, officiating.
Instead of flowers, Hank’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Zion Episcopal Church, 232 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
My heart goes out to Bunny for her loss. Hank was special to me and I had no idea what he was going through. Or what she was. I have known them both for years and my mother Edith Anorosi knew Bunny as well Please know my thoughts and prayers are with the family. There is nothing I can say to make this time easier but I wanted to let Bunny how much I care. God Bless You .
My condolences, Bunn,y on the loss of Hank. I think of you every so often & the fun we had we lived on Walnut St in the apartment over you. (I was Bea Graves). Hank was such a sweetheart & you made such a wonderful couple. I still think of Suzy as a little girl.
Again, sorry & believe me,
our (my husband worked with Hank) Thoughts & prayers are with you.
Our love and prayers to Bunny, Sue and family. Hank was a very special man. He was a great husband, father and our dear friend. We will miss his stories and wonderful sense of humor. Rest in peace Hank!
With love,
Ben & Esther
Thank You for being a wonderful Uncle who always treated me with dignity and respect, no matter what. Aunt Bunny and Suzie lost one of the most special people on the planet! You will be sorely missed.
Your Nephew,
Billy
Dear Bunny,
Chuck and I are so sorry for the loss of Hank. Neither of us had any idea about the cancer, but the past few times we’d seen you at Maxwell’s I had commented that Hank didn’t look good. I hope your family and parish will be a great comfort with the love of Jesus Christ leading them. If there’s anything we can do, please ask.
Love, Chuck and Gigi
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Aunt Bunny, Sue and family. I can absolutly still remember Uncle Hanks jokes, infectious laughter, smile and guitar playing. I am so so very sad to hear the news. He was a special man
With love
Robert John Anderson
BUNNY,
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HENRY. LIFE SEEMS TO BE SO UNFAIR.
I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HIM TERRIBLY. HE WAS SUCH A SWEETIE.
JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT WE WERE THINKING OF YOU.
TAKE CARE.
CORINNE AND ALLEN
Bunny, Words cannot express my sadness. You and Hank were one of my favorite customers at Maxwells. You were both so kind to me and I will deeply miss him. My love and prayers are with you Bunny and your beautiful daughter.
Aunt Bunny and Susie, we are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Hank was a wonderful man. Kind, sharing, funny, servant, loyal…..a very special person. Through my life he was an example that I tried to shape myself to. Our love and prayers are with you. Love, Jon, Marcie, Sean, Joshua, and Mandy.
Aunt Bunny and Sue. Heather and I are sorry for your loss. Uncle Hank you will be missed.
Love Chris and Heather
I just heard about Hank’s Passing last night. I am so sorry for you and Suzie’s loss . Hank always had a smile for everyone.
I do hope he went peacefully…………..
I can only imagine him taking his biggest trip yet! (but, with sadness that you will not be at his side).
May his Joy of Life and Music sine on for us all .
Love & Light,
Annie