Jules E. Robinson

PITTSBURG, NH-- Mr. Jules E. Robinson, 71, of Pittsburg, NH, died unexpectedly doing what he loved the most on Friday, August 3, 2012, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, as a result of a tragic farming accident. Born in East Hereford, Quebec, on March 21, 1941, Jules was the son of the late Eric and Evelyn (Beloin) Robinson. He emigrated to the U.S. as a very young boy, and attended the local schools. He was a 1959 graduate of Pittsburg High School. Jules was drafted and served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, but missed a deployment to southeast Asia by only 3 days. Upon returning home, he spent his working years logging in the woods for St. Regis, and then was a well-known local sheetrock and drywall contractor for more than 20 years. He also loved to be farming on his land in Pittsburg. He was a communicant at St. Albert’s Catholic Church, and always enjoyed visiting with his friends at the Spa Restaurant after going to Mass. He will be remembered by all as a hard-working man, a devoted father and grandfather, and a friend to many. He is survived by the mother of his children, Madeleine Robinson of West Stewartstown; his three children, Chantal O’Connor and husband Billy of Raymond, NH, Julie Robinson and partner Jason Berry of Gorham, NH, and Keith Robinson and wife Rebecca of Pittsburg; his siblings, Monique Dagesse and husband Yvan of West Stewartstown, Claudette Lapointe and husband Andre of Canaan, Vt., Armande Veilleux and husband Denis of Coaticook, Que., Pauline Lavoie and husband Rock of Dixville, Que., Cecile Stanley and husband Daniel of Concord, NH; Normand Robinson and wife Lise of East Hereford, Que., Henri Robinson and wife Julie of San Jose, Calif., and Michel Robinson and wife JoAnne of Gilroy, Calif.; three grandchildren, Tyler Robinson, and Jacob and Michael O’Connor; a brother-in-law, Richard Dagesse of Colebrok; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jules is preceded in death by his sister, Mariette Dagesse, and two infant siblings, Francine and Gerard. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, August 9, at 11 a.m. at St. Albert’s Church in West Stewartstown. Burial with military honors will immediately follow at the St. Albert’s Catholic Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Robinson may be made to one’s choice of the Beecher Falls Fire & Rescue, Factory St., Beecher Falls, VT 05902; or to the 45th Parallel EMS, 46 Ramsey Road, Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Local funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Jules E. Robinson

March 21, 1941 - August 3, 2012