Robina S. St. Aubin's Obituary
Robina S. St. Aubin, 91, a resident of Fort Myers, FL since 1979, formerly of Boston, MA passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was born in Boston, MA on October 11, 1931, to the late Andre and Margaret N. (Noble) St. Aubin.
Robina studied nursing at the Massachusetts Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing, graduating in the class of 1952. Robina worked at the Haynes Memorial Hospital and the United States Public Health Hospital. Robina maintained both her Massachusetts and Florida R.N. licenses for many years.
Robina continued her education and went on to receive a master’s degree in education. She taught in the Boston Public School system from 1966 to 1980. She taught at the Girls High School, Trade High School for Girls, and Occupational Resource Center. Always encouraging her students do their best and further their education.
Robina served her country proudly in the United States Army Reserves from 1954 to 1980, where she achieved the rank of Lt. Colonel. While in the Army Reserves Robina worked as a Medical and Surgical Nurse.
Robina retired in 1980 and moved to Ft. Myers, Florida with her mother and sister. Robina faithfully took care of her aging mother until her death in 1999. After her mother’s death Robina and her sister Margaret started to travel again.
Robina loved to travel, especially by cruise ship. She enjoyed seeing new places and learning about the way of life at each destination.
She was preceded in death by her dear mother, Margaret N. St. Aubin (Nobel), her beloved brother, Frank St Aubin and his wife, Dorothy and her sister and best friend, Margaret M. St. Aubin.
Robina leaves behind Niece, Lori Johnston and her husband, David of Greentown PA; nephew, Steven St. Aubin and his wife, Maureen of Taunton, MA; niece, Audrey Ziegenfus and her husband, John of Binghamton, NY; nephew, Mark St. Aubin and his wife, Linda of Wilmington, MA; and thirty-three grand and great grand nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Internment Service will be private at the request of the family Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fisher House Foundation for disabled veterans and their families, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 410, Rockville, MD 20852.
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