Barry Robbins Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Barry Robbins of Needham, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Barry left this world on June 16, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Audrey Forman Robbins; his parents, David Robbins and Mollie Robbins (Barashevsky); his sister Paula Shuman; and his stepson Peter Joseph Kaplan.
He is survived by: his children, Seth Robbins and Nancy Ashbaugh; his grandchildren, Matthew Robbins (Susan Allen Robbins), Emily Robbins, Trevor Ashbaugh and Lucas Ashbaugh; his great grandchild Zachary Robbins; his grandchildren, Rachel Eve Kantor, Shayna Pearl Kantor, Benjamin Brooker Kaplan and Zoe Brooker Kaplan; and his nephews, David Shuman, Peter Shuman and Andrew Shuman.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Temple Beth El (70 Orchard Ave, Providence, RI 02906). A shiva will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Robbins Residence (330 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02116).
In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to: Temple Beth El, Rabbi Gutterman Discretionary Fund, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI 02906.
