Message from Dean Stephens

Well, Mr. Robinson. I am a bit slow in responding amongst those who have many wonderful memories of you as a person and as a teacher. You were a close and dear friend of my mother, your classmate. My mother held the highest esteem for you. For me, you were a thoughtful and present teacher as I navigated through high school. Your recommendation to college was instrumental in my acceptance to a college who had never accepted a person from our town. Your memory will burn forever as a candle to honor the best in people, and to honor a friend, advisor and teacher of so many. God bless you Mr Robinson. You are missed.

A candle was lit by Christine DeFiore Guerrera on December 20, 2017 9:31 PM

Message from Patti Dziedzic

Mr. Robinson was one of the greatest teachers. RIP.

A candle was lit by Patti Dziedzic on December 19, 2017 10:31 AM

A candle was lit by Lynn Ragali on December 17, 2017 2:25 AM

Message from Lynn Ragali

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of 'Uncle Walter'. My parents were very good friends of Uncle Walter and Aunt Phyliss and we spent many happy times together. He will be truly missed.

Message from Robert Pingpank

It was a great pleasure to work with Walter for so many years. He was a true pillar of the community and will be missed by many.

Message from Carol Z. Kissh

I was so fortunate to have Mr. Robinson for two years, a wonderful person with a terrific sense of humor. I am so happy that he was a good friend of my mother thus knowing him even better. The world has truly lost a good person

A candle was lit by Chris and Diane Boylan on December 10, 2017 10:14 PM

Message from Chris Boylan

Uncle Walter was the best godfather a person could ask for. He was a man of great faith and love. I have no doubt that he is happy in heaven with Aunt Phyllis.

Message from Bev Henderson Aubrey

It was a pleasure and an honor to have known such a kind man and great teacher. Rest easy!

Message from Lorna Garney

Mr Robinson was one of the best teachers in our Thomaston School System. He was passionate about history and made his students passionate about it also . Even years after we graduated , he always remembered his former students. He will be greatly missed .

Message from Gail Lascko

Mr. Robinson was a gentleman, in every sense of the word. A caring , highly intellectual teacher who was aldmired by many. He was a devote husband who is now with hisRest I peace, Walter. true love in heaven. And I was lucky enough to not only be his student but to know him as a colleague. Thomaston has lost one of their best!!

A candle was lit by GailLascko on December 9, 2017 10:53 PM

Message from Evelyn Heering

Mr. Robinson was my 6th grade teacher. I remember him being calm and understanding, a great influence on the students in his class. I will always fondly remember that he ate carrots with his lunch each day telling us they were good for your eyes! Rest in peace kind sir.

A candle was lit by Evelyn Heering on December 9, 2017 5:03 AM

Message from Ken & Lucy Santopietro

Mr Robinson was our neighbor and we admired him. He spoke beautifully and had a great faith in God. He was our friend.

A candle was lit by Gary McAdam on December 8, 2017 10:46 PM

Message from pmonks2008@yahoo.com

Walter was such a smart and nice man. I got to know him through St. Thomas School, many ages ago. He truly loved his wife, Thomaston and educating students. You gained a good one up in heaven but he will be pleased to see his wife again.

Patty Monks

A candle was lit by Bob and Patti Kalat on December 8, 2017 2:07 PM

Message from Bob Kalat

It was a pleasure and honor to teach at Thomaston High School with Walter for many years. A true gentleman who did everything with compassion and dignity. He will truly be missed.

Message from Audrey Klimanowski

Mr Robinson was my 6th grade teacher way back in Grove St school.I remember him being very kind and very calm even with a class full of rowdy sixth graders! He was my favorite teacher back then. Rest in peace Mr Robinson

A candle was lit by Audrey Klimanowski on December 7, 2017 4:52 PM

A candle was lit by robert and charlotte brown on December 7, 2017 8:10 AM

Message from Brian Lewis

In conversation Mr. Robinson will always be remembered as a man who left an wonderful imprint on those of us that knew him. Steadfast,and dignified , a treasure that made Thomaston a better place. Thank you and rest in peace...

A candle was lit by Rita Ryan LeMay on December 6, 2017 5:50 PM

Message from Paul Raider

Mr. Robinson was a true gentleman. Whenever we would meet he would always ask about my brother and sister. His love of history and of humanity was very evident in his teaching. The world is diminished with his passing.

Message from Sean Gilligan (THS Class of 1991)

I am sad to hear that Mr. Robinson has passed away. I ran into him on the Friday after Thanksgiving at mass at the Lourdes of Litchfield Shrine. I"m go glad that on that day, I was able to tell Mr. Robinson in person about what a great history teacher he was, and how he inspired me to also become a history educator. In fact, he even wrote a letter of recommendation which helped me get into UCONN's School of Education in 1993. I was able to thank him again in person for that great help too. Mr. Robinson, thank you for everything you have done for the youth and people of Thomaston over the years. You will be greatly missed by all.

A candle was lit by Jeff and Dawn Madden on December 6, 2017 2:51 PM

Message from Casmir Hodkoski

Walt and I were high school classmates(class of '46). The last few years we would meet for coffee and sometimes breakfast during the summer and remember the old times. I will miss him dearly.

A candle was lit by Marc Holbrook on December 6, 2017 8:03 AM

Message from Joyce DiPietro

Mr. Robinson taught our son Mark and daughter Dana at THS and they had such admiration for him. Dana and I would see him and his wife at various concerts we would attend. He was an amazing man and a gentlemen. May he Rest In Peace.

Message from Sharon Ryan

I had the honor of spending time with mr. Robinson at therapy.. I introduced him to my grandson and he was so nice to him I even have a video of mr. Robinson watching Aidan... He told him how proud he was of him and I was blessed to be able to tell him what a wonderful teacher he was ...RIP mr. Robinson you are loved and will be missed by many

A candle was lit by Sharon Ryan on December 6, 2017 5:58 AM

Message from Lori Buchas

Walt was an amazing person. I got to know him when he came for lunch at the cafe I run at Lourdes. We would just sit and talk and have many good memories of him. He loved the Mets, and we would talk about that too. He will truly be missed. Sending prayers and healing for all of you. God Bless Walter

Message from Adrianne Cote; class of 1975

Mr. Robinson was a terrific history teacher and instilled in me a love for history...especially early European history and local history. No matter where I have traveled and lived I am always curious about the area I am in. I want to know what those old buildings were used for, who built them and why the towns have grown and changed. Thank you Mr. Robinson for enriching my life.

Message from Karen Yanavich

What a great teacher, advisor and overall person! He will be truly missed! ❤️

A candle was lit by Karen Yanavich on December 5, 2017 10:05 PM

Message from Antoinette (DiPesa) Krasnowski

So sorry to hear of Mr. Robinson's passing. He was a wonderful Man and a great teacher to many - I was in the class of 1978. He is with our Savior Jesus now.

A candle was lit by Antoinette & Dave Krasnowski on December 5, 2017 9:56 PM

A candle was lit by Georgia Johnston on December 5, 2017 9:11 PM

Message from Claudia McAdam Laxar

Mr. Robinson was such a gentle and intelligent man. I knew him throughout my youth in Thomaston. My mother gave me both of his Connecticut history volumes for recent birthdays and I will continue to learn history from him. My deepest sympathies to you Gayliss, and to your family. Fond memories stay with us forever.

A candle was lit by Claudia McAdam Laxar on December 5, 2017 8:57 PM

Message from Gail Lattimer Viltrakis

A wonderful man, who will be very much missed.!!!

A candle was lit by Gail Lattimer Viltrakis on December 5, 2017 8:45 PM

Message from Susan L. Rahall

So sorry for your loss. He was a memorable teacher.

Message from Chris (Shearer) St.Denis

It was my good fortune to have had Mr. Robinson as a teacher at THS and also to have had business dealings with him during my working years at the Thomaston Board of Ed. He was such a kind and gentle person who cared deeply about everyone he came in contact with. He will be sadly missed. Mr. Robinson, may you Rest In Peace with the sounds of the heavenly chorus.

A candle was lit by Chris (Shearer) St.Denis on December 5, 2017 7:28 PM

A candle was lit by Lisa Ingellis on December 5, 2017 6:54 PM

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Uncle Walt, you will be missed. I loved visiting you and Phyllis in Thomaston and the times we had as a family

A candle was lit by Lisa Ingellis on December 5, 2017 6:51 PM

Message from Donna Severson

Mr.Robinson was a man of true character. Our little town made richer by his presence. HIs memory will continue to warm the hearts of those who had the good fortune to know such a man. Rest peacefully good sir until we meet again. With gratitude, your former student

A candle was lit by Donna Severson on December 5, 2017 6:40 PM

Message from Rich Stowe

Mr. Robinson was one of my favorite teachers in high school. He taught my parents and then 20 years later taught me. He always joked when he retired after our senior year - “I taught your parents, I taught you, and I’m retiring before I can teach your child!” I loved his sense of humor and everyone taught by him learned something. Thoughts with all who knew him...RIP Mr. Robinson, 38 years of Thomaston children learning from you will never be forgotten.

A candle was lit by Rich Stowe on December 5, 2017 6:11 PM

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A candle was lit by Tanya Petitti Williams on December 5, 2017 5:41 PM

Message from Robert V Norton Jr

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Mr Robinson since 1991 when I had him for a teacher at Thomaston High. Every time I have see him over the years it was always a pleasure talking to him and seeing his passion for history and of Thomaston. It was an honor to know him and I offer my deepest condolences to his family RIP Mr Robinson

A candle was lit by Robert V Norton Jr on December 5, 2017 4:44 PM

Message from Mena Mitchell, nee Grano.

I loved Mr. Robinson. I was class OF ' 56. He taught me so much, and he brought wonderful music into our lives. I was a member of the " Special Chorus" that he created. What great memories. Strict about the music, but a kind person. A life to be proud of.

A candle was lit by judith bergman mitrowski on December 5, 2017 2:53 PM

A candle was lit by Sandy Sandford on December 5, 2017 2:21 PM

Message from Sandy Sandford

A true Renaissance man, I will miss his hugs and the joshing about how I didn't always listen in his U.S. History classes in high school! He was a gentle and oh-so-intelligent soul. R.I.P. Mr. Robinson.

Message from Evelyn ericson

He was a classmate of mind .one of the nicest man I've ever known

A candle was lit by Evelyn ericson on December 5, 2017 12:48 PM

Message from Lori Houseknecht

This makes me so sad one of my all time favorites. RIP Mr Robinson

A candle was lit by Lori Houseknecht on December 5, 2017 12:03 PM

A candle was lit by Rae Lynn Darm on December 5, 2017 11:56 AM

A candle was lit by RaeAnn Walcott on December 5, 2017 11:46 AM

A candle was lit by Sandra Brague Daniels on December 5, 2017 11:11 AM

Message from Shirley Westover

I had him for a teacher. He was such a nice man. RIP Mr. Robinson

Message from carol skulski

My husband was a good friend of Walter and Phyliss. They ehded up going to Fordham together. After we married the four of us would go to football and basketball games at Fordham. I will miss Walter's wit. Prayers. Rest in Peace.