Published in the June 29, 2018 edition
MELROSE — George A. “Bud” Robbins, Jr., 95, of Melrose, died at home on June 23, 2018.
Bud was born and raised in Charlestown, resided in Charlestown until 1950, Somerville for 25 years and Melrose since 1975. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. After returning from WWII, Bud worked as a Boston Firefighter for over 37 years before his retirement in 1985 and also worked as a painter and carpenter for many years. George was a member of the Church of the Incarnation in Melrose and the Irish American Club in Malden.
Bud and his wife enjoyed traveling to Montreal, New York, Hawaii, Bermuda and going on cruises. He loved to spend his time at the family camp in Rochester, N.H. Bud was a “Jack of all trades” and could fix and repair almost anything. George was always very devoted to his wife and his family was the most important part of his life.
He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy L. (Connolly) Robbins for almost 71 years. Loving father of Diana Artick and her husband Stephen of Framingham, Susan Ercolini and her husband Paul of Westford, Karen Warrington and her husband Gary of North Reading, Thomas Robbins and his wife Nancy of Burlington and David Robbins and his wife Patricia of Londonderry. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Corey, Greg, Adam, Jamie, Sarah, Lora and Lindsay. Great-grandfather of Bryce, Blake and Lucia. Caring brother of the late Alice O’Brien, Florence Martin, Mary Rose Sullivan, James Robbins, Ruth Tkachuk and Margaret Kermis. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visiting hours were held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Wednesday, June 27, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of the Incarnation, 425 Upham St., Melrose. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend. Burial in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bud’s name to the charity of your choice. For directions and to sign online condolence visit www.gatelyfh.com
