Anne A. Robbins, age 84, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Anne was born on March 11, 1935 in Flint, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Edwin P. and Mary Burns Vary. Anne attended Flint Central High School in Flint, Michigan and graduated with the class of 1952. She continued her education at Flint Junior College and furthered her education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse receiving her degree in education. Anne also attended Lakeshore Technical College where she received her certificate as a Pharmacy Technician and thereafter was employed at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. On March 14, 1953 she married Jerry Robbins of Flint, Michigan, whom she met while attending Flint Junior College. Anne loved to read and listen to classical music, but first and foremost she cherished her friends and family with all of her heart. She was a kind, compassionate, graceful person who always listened and showed concern for others. She had a quiet disposition and a loving smile. That smile was her essence and it often broke into a joyful laugh. Anne also enjoyed many years in her youth sailing at her family's cottage on Higgins Lake, MI, and subsequently helping her children learn how to sail.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years: Jerry; three children: Michael (Kim) Robbins, Red Wing, MN; Mary Robbins, Whitefish Bay; Paula Robbins, Madison; one brother: James (Patricia) Vary, Wheaton, IL; one sister: Janette (Harry) Kutten, Grand Rapids, MI; along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Edwin P. and Mary Vary and one son, Gerald Mark Robbins.

Anne's family would like to thank Holy Family Home Care staff for aiding her through this journey.

A Life Celebration Social will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc, located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.  Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com .

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11 ^th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements