Darryl J. Robbins

BARTON:  Darryl J. Robbins left this world peacefully on April 16, 2024, following a brief illness.

He was born on March 20,1949, in San Diego, CA. He lived part of his earliest years in Australia, where his mother was from, and the remainder of his childhood in San Diego.  He attended SW Junior College there, majoring in science, before moving to Arizona. There he pursued his love of gardening, landscaping, and exploring the mountains and the deserts. He became well-acquainted with the Hopi Indians on the Reservation and was eventually accepted to their tribal community. This held great significance for him, and he lived there with them for several years.

He moved to Vermont in 2020, where he lived out his remaining years.

Darryl will be remembered for his love of science, his love of the outdoors, his strong convictions, and his passion for conservation. He will also be fondly remembered by many people who were entertained by him playing harmonica, accompanied by his two beloved dogs. Ebany and Nuva.

He was predeceased by his parents, Leroy, and June Robbins. He is survived by his cousin Robert W. Brown, of Mt. Vermon, OH., and his friends Melissa Smith of Orleans, Vt, and the Kevin and Mandy Aubin family of Newport, Vt.

To honor his request, there will be no services.

Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com