HUDSON FALLS — Rowena Alice (Rich) Robbins, lovingly known as “Bump”, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2020. She was surrounded by family at home as she lost her courageous battle with cancer.
Rowena was born on July 16th,1943. She was raised and lived most of her life on Farley Rd. After attending Hudson Falls High School, she married the love of her life, Ernest Robbins Jr, on September 1st, 1962. Together they had three children before his passing in 1989.
Throughout her life she worked for US Catheter (currently known as CR Bard), Quality Hardware and she made beautiful Wedding Cakes. Rowena was known for her creativity, willingness to help others, and love of travel. During her life she traveled throughout the entire East Coast and most of the mid-Western United States. She enjoyed watching the birds outside her back window as she drank her morning coffee and loved seeing the cardinals. She truly enjoyed baking, decorating or working on her latest sewing or craft project; and passed on these crafting skills to her grandchildren. She loved to give homemade gifts when possible and put thought into everything she gave. She leaves behind a strong legacy; knowing how to have fun and be a little mischievous, that both her family and friends will always remember.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her sister, Doris Faith Rich, and her brother, Ronald Rich.
Survivors include her three daughters, N. Jean (Buddy) Blackmer of Hudson Falls, Wendy (Wayne Hurd) Fuller of Queensbury, and Jessica (Francis Hamblin) Clark of Queensbury; eight grandchildren, Erica (Kimar) Perry of Fort Edward, Chris Blackmer of Fort Ann, Kayla Smith of Elizabethtown, K.Y., Dan Blackmer of Poultney, V.T., Jacey Blackmer of Fort Ann, Tristan Hurd, Ayden Clark, and Ryann Clark all of Queensbury; as well as three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Merwyn (Maryann) Rich of West Sand Lake, NY; sister, Naomi Belrose of Queensbury; mother-in-law, Rena Robbins of Hudson Falls and brother-in-law, Edwin Robbins; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family takes comfort in knowing that after so many years apart from Ernie, Rowena has finally been reunited with the love of her life.
The family would like to thank the visiting nurses from Fort Hudson for taking such good care of her.
Due to COVID-19 there will be no viewing hours. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 10:00am at the Moss Street Cemetery in Hudson Falls, N.Y