Obituary of Robin Barrows

Robin Barrows, 59, of Sweetland Rd., Cortland, passed away December 14, 2010 at his home. He was born August 10, 1951 in Cortland, NY, the son of the late Ernest and Genevieve Krueger Barrows. Robin was an area resident all his life. He graduated from Groton High School in 1970. Robin had been employed with Smith Corona Corp. for over twenty years and with Borg Warner of Ithaca for the past fifteen years until his illness prevented him from working. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed being outdoors. He is survived by his wife Joan of Cortland, his daughter and her fiancÃĩe Michelle Barrows and Robert Velazquez of Cortland, his son and daughter in law Dale and Melissa Barrows of Cortland, step son Perry Rupe, step daughter and son in law Patricia and Neal Tvaroha, grandchildren Tyler, Kelsey, Sierra, Ashley, Isaac, and Naomi, his brothers and sisters in law Robert and Terry Barrows of Homer, Ronald and Barb Barrows of Freeville, sister and brother in law Carol and Gerald Holden of Groton, nieces and nephews. Robin was predeceased by his son Chad, parents Ernest and Genevieve Barrows, and brother Bruce Barrows. Calling hours will be Saturday 12-1:45 pm with a funeral to begin 2 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave. Cortland NY 13045. Spring burial will be held at the Glenwood Cemetery, Homer NY. Contributions may be made to Hospicare Services of Tompkins Co., 172 East King Rd., Ithaca NY, 14850. To offer condolences online visit www.wright-beard.com Joan, I am so sorry for your loss. Kevin Caveney Sincere sympathy for your loss. Our prayers and support, Marcia and Joe Waffner Joan & family, So very sorry for your loss. - Lisa Please accept our condolences for your loss. Raelene & I will be in the area and I will stop by if its OK. David T. Rupe