The Daily Journal, Vineland NJ  Friday, March 30, 2012


HARRY ROBBINS, 92
Machinist at Dorchester Ship Yard

Harry Robbins, 92, of Port Norris, the last surviving child of Norman
and Rachel McDaniels Robbins, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday
morning, March 29, 2012.

He was a member of Port Norris Baptist Church.  He graduated from Port
Norris High School in 1938.  He received his machinist certificate
from Ferrecute Machine Co. in 1945; he worked at Dorchester Ship Yard
and Armstrong Cork (Kerr Glass) until his retirement in 1982.  He was
well known as "Chap" and loved gardening, and specialized in raising
pole beans.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Dobrowsky Robbins; two
daughters, Nancy (George) Garrison of Mauricetown, and Harriet (George)
McConnell of Port Norris; grandchildren, Amy Garrison of Charlotte,
N.C., Tim (Erin) Garrison of Vineland, Kelly Finch of Port Norris, and
Dr. George (Chris) McConnell of Cary, N.C.; and great-grandchildren,
Lincoln and Stella McConnell.

There will be no public viewing.  A graveside service will be held at
Haleyville Cemetery on Saturday at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Port Norris
Baptist Church, P.O.  Box 225, Port Norris, NJ 08349.

Arrangements are being handled by Hoffman Funeral Homes Port Norris.