Harry D. Robinson

Barrington - Harry Dean Robinson, 59, of Barrington, died Friday, October 24, 2014 unexpectedly in his home. He was born July 8th, 1955 at Bryan Air Force Base, Texas, the son of Helen (Dean) Robinson and the late Whitney B. Robinson. Harry was raised in Beverly, Mass., and attended schools there until the family moved to Hampton. He attended Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, NH and graduated in 1974. Subsequently, he attended classes at UNH. He served in the Navy from 1977 to 1981 and was stationed on the USS Brumby, FF-1044. He spoke frequently of travelling to parts of the world he never dreamed of seeing and of the importance of serving his country. Harry’s professional career spanned almost 4 decades and included sales positions at a variety of car dealerships: Ed Byrnes Chevrolet of Dover Point, Park Porsche of Lawrence, MA, Porsche of Nashua and Porsche/Audi of Stratham. He was the consummate Porsche aficionado and had attained Master Sales status. Harry married Kathy Ardini Robinson December 21, 1985. Their son, Dean, was born October 16, 1991. Harry’s passions were vast and varied and included snow skiing, automotive sports, and boating. He was an active member in a variety of clubs including the Strafford County Ski Dawgs, the New England Ski Museum, The New Hampshire Boat Museum (Vintage Race Boat Regatta), and The Porsche Club. All remember him for his camaraderie, organizational skills, numerous fundraising events and ability to bring people together for purposes of supporting his causes. Harry was also well known for a generous sense of humor. An avid boater, Harry spent summer vacations on Lake Winnipesaukee with friends and family. Harry looked forward to winter snow season so that he and his wife, Kathy, could enjoy skiing at many New England ski areas including Gunstock and Cannon. Over the years they spent a number of wonderful ski vacations with their friends in the French Alps. His Porsche Club activities involved coordinating many tech sessions, rallies, and fundraisers in conjunction with his employer at Porsche/Audi of Stratham. Harry looked forward to reunions with his fellow Kimball Union Academy alums. Together, they reminisced and planned events to help ensure the successful future of Kimball Union. He loved attending concerts and listening to rock & roll, especially the Allman Brothers and Joe Walsh. In addition to his mother, he leaves wife, Kathy (Ardini) Robinson, his son, Dean William Robinson, his mother-in-law, two aunts, an uncle, and several cousins. Visiting hours will be held from 5-8 P.M. Friday, October 31, 2014 at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, November 1, 2014 in the funeral home. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the following, Dean Robinson College Fund, c/o Doug Nelson, Wells Fargo Advisors, 1 Harbor Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801, or New England Ski Museum, Po Box 267, Franconia, NH 03580.

Harry D. Robinson

July 8, 1955 - October 24, 2014