David B. Robitille

LOWELL: David Bruce Robitille, 70, of Lowell, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday the 15 ^th of February, 2022 at home with family and friends by his side.

He was born in St. Albans on May 21, 1951, the son of the late Donald SR, and Patricia (Sweet) Robitille.

He grew up between Stowe, Swanton and the St. Albans areas. He belonged to a band during high school and briefly there after… "The Galvanized Toadstool"… He often said this was the best time of his life.

David graduated from Swanton High School in the class of 1969 and continued his education at Johnson State College, obtaining a BA in education, art and theater. After teaching for a couple of years he decided to pursue an education in Nursing, graduating from UVM. For several years, he was employed at Copley Hospital in Morrisville, before becoming a traveling nurse. He worked in Texas, Maine and Florida before retiring in 1997, due to health problems. He "came home" to Vermont in 2005. He enjoyed his music, performing and was a very loving grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by two brothers, Donald Jr "Duffy" and Dana; a grandson, Curtis Bashaw Jr and a nephew, Isaac.

Survivors include: his wife of 30 years, Sharon; his son, Joshua and wife, Shannon, all of Lowell; four daughters, Jennifer Brittin and husband, Michael of Millinocket, ME, Tamara Robitille and her significant other, Ray Gibbs of Poultney, Emma Erwin and husband, Joseph of Springfield and Grace Robitille of Rutland; grandchildren: Kenneth Holstein, Jennifer and Bruce Reagan, Mikayla and Ariana Brittin, and Gabriel Robitille; several nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by two sisters, Sylvia Garrison and husband, Ethan of St. Albans and Lisa May of Cabot; a brother, Scott Robitille of California and a sister-in-law, Georgianna Carr of Averill.

To honor his request, there will be no visiting hours.

Private graveside services in the Mountain View Cemetery in Lowell, will be held at the convenience of his family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 828, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.

Northern Vermont Funeral Service, Hardwick is assisting family with arrangements.

Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com