Myrtle Jane (Foster) Robida

Myrtle Jane (Foster) Robida, 92, of East Hampton, beloved wife of 72 years to John Robida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21st, at Hartford Hospital.

Born in Portland, CT, on June 16, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James and Ada (Gustafson) Foster. Known to all as Jane, she grew up in Portland and married the love of her life, John, in 1953. Jane and John raised their family in Middletown and East Hampton. A devout communicant of St. Patrick Church, she dedicated her working life as a Nurses Aide at both Middlesex Hospital and Cobalt Lodge.

Jane cherished her family above all else and was known for her warmth, deep kindness, and special ability to make everyone she met feel welcome and loved. Her legacy is carried on by her devoted husband, John Robida; her two sons, James Robida (Donna) of Cobalt, and John Robida (Cheryl) of Virginia; and her two daughters, Elizabeth Robida-Eiman (Gerry) of Windham, and Chrisandra Robida (Craig) of East Hampton.

She is also survived by her sister, Carol Emmons of Cobalt, 15 beloved grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her sisters, Beverly Goff and Janet Grover.

Friends and family may call at the Spencer Funeral Home, 112 Main St., East Hampton, on Monday, October 27th, from 4 PM until 6 PM. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 28th, at 11 AM at St. John Paul II Parish of St. Patrick Church in East Hampton. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the East Hampton Volunteer Ambulance Assoc., P.O. Box 144, East Hampton, CT 06424 or Haddam Neck Volunteer Fire Dept. 50 Rock Landing Rd, Haddam, CT 06424.

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