Janet Irene Goeltz Robinson | Eastern NC Now

Born: September 02, 1926, Died: July 31, 2018

    Janet Robinson, 91, a resident of Washington, NC for more than 20 years, died July 31, 2018 in her home surrounded by loving family.

    Janet was born and raised in Pelham, NY, and graduated from Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont in 1948 with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. In 1949, she married Richard Robinson and moved to Watertown, NY.

    Janet and Richard retired to Washington, NC in 1997, quickly assimilating to their new home, making new friends, and participating in new activities. Janet volunteered for many organizations, including the Center for the Blind, NC Estuarium, Mother of Mercy, St. Vincent DePaul, and Meals on Wheels.

    Janet was known for being a great hostess; she always enjoyed having company and entertaining friends.

    Janet is survived by her 4 children: Robby Robinson, and wife Cookie of Raleigh, NC; Peter Robinson, and wife Carol of Vancouver, WA; Jeffrey Robinson, and wife Karen of Chandler, AZ and Lydia Garnett, and husband Gary of Richmond, VA. Janet's husband Richard and sister Florence Hagen predeceased her.

    A celebration of life for Janet in Washington, NC will be scheduled at a later date. Janet's interment will be with her husband in Watertown, NY.

    In lieu of flowers etc, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.