Fred Alden Robinson

Fred A. Robinson, 91, of Farmington and formerly of Zephyrhills, FL and East Hartford, peacefully passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home. He was the loving husband of 60 years of the late Barbara K. (Mountain) Robinson. Born in Dexter, Maine on April 4, 1930, a son of the late Everett and Livona Gardys (Nichols) Robinson, he had resided in East Hartford for forty years prior to moving to Zephyrhills, FL in 2002 where he was a resident until returning to Farmington this year.

Growing up on a farm in Maine, Fred learned how to be a successful farmer and vegetable gardener. Fred was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He moved down to East Hartford to begin his career at United Technologies, where he was a Systems Analyst at the Fuel Cell Division in South Windsor for 33 years. A talented athlete, Fred played baseball, ice hockey and semi-pro football. He was also an avid golfer and shuffleboard player. After moving to Florida, Fred became a loyal fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Rays, along with his UConn Women’s basketball team.

Fred is survived by his daughter, Nathalie G. Robinson, E.D.D. of Farmington with whom he made his home; a son, Fred A. Robinson, Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of East Hartford; two special grandsons, Lt. Col. Nicholas A. Robinson and his wife, Elizabeth, of Manassas, VA, Christopher A. Robinson and his partner, Jason Ketchem, of Edgewater, MD; two adored great-granddaughters, Harlow G. Robinson and Finley I. Robinson both of Manassas, VA; a dear friend, Ardith “Ardie” Bolcato of Zephyrhills, FL; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A memorial service celebrating Fred’s life will be Monday (January 10, 2022) at 12 noon at the D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. Military honors will immediately follow outside the funeral home chapel. Private burial will be held later at the convenience of the family up in Dexter, Maine. Fred’s family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home chapel on Monday morning (January 10th) from 10 am to 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Fred’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.