Carl Augustus Robbins, Sr., a lifelong resident of Rocky Hill, NJ, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012. He was born August 1, 1920, at the family home where he later resided with his wife. Carl attended the three room schoolhouse in Rocky Hill before attending and graduating Princeton High School.

Mr. Robbins had various jobs throughout his life, but was most proud of the work he did at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill from its opening in 1974 through 2011.

He was an active member of the First Reformed Church of Rocky Hill participating as a lay preacher, elder, deacon and choir member. Carl was a man who put family above all else.

He was predeceased by his son Carl A. Robbins, Jr., in August of 2011 and two brothers; Chester and Walter Milton Robbins.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Ruth A. Fries Robbins, with whom he celebrated 20 years of marriage on January 12, 2012, a daughter Jill Robbins, two step-children; Anne Bessey and Paul Fries, six grandchildren; Christopher, Jason, Matthew, Sarah, Charley and Luke, two great grandsons; Sean and Dylan, a brother Clifford A. Robbins and several nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 1:00-2:00pm at the First Reformed Church of Rocky Hill, 93 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ, followed by services at 2:00PM.
Burial will be in the family plot at Rocky Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, in his name, can be made to First Reformed Church of Rocky Hill, P.O. Box L, Rocky Hill, NJ 08853.