Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on February 26, 2011
Binghamton, NY


Robbins, Wayne Thomas

Wilmington, DE: Age 65, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on February 23,
2011 at home. Wayne grew up in Vestal, NY and graduated from Vestal
Central High School. He studied music at St. Andrews University in
Scotland and graduated with a master's degree in Chemical Engineering
from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969. After college Wayne served
in the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Program in Mare Island, CA, attaining
the rank of Lieutenant. Wayne and his wife, Joyce moved to Wilmington,
DE, where he worked for the DuPont Co until his retirement in 2004. He
enjoyed music, military history, traveling, and attending classic car
shows. Wayne was a member of the First State Symphonic Band for over
30 years. He was also active in the music program at St. Paul's United
Methodist Church.  Each spring he served as a consultant for senior
chemical engineering students at the University of Pennsylvania. He
is survived by his wife, Joyce Robbins; his daughter, Kathy Ritchie,
her husband Christopher Ritchie, and their children, Stephen, John,
and Heather; his son, Christopher Robbins and his wife Julie; and his
sisters Alice and Eloise Robbins. Wayne was preceded in death by his
parents, Alex and Theo Robbins. Friends may call on Monday, February
28, 2011, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church,
1314 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803, where a service will begin at
11:00 a.m. Burial will be private in the Delaware Veterans Memorial
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First
State Symphonic Band, C/O Bill Hardam, 1914 Thomas Road, Wilm., DE 19803
or St. Paul's U. M. Church Music Program.