(MyKeeneNow) – Brian N. Robinson, 69, of Walpole, died Thursday, Aug. 22, at home following a battle with leukemia.

He was born in Keene, Sept. 28, 1954, son of Ronald L. and Harriette S. (Hackler) Robinson. Brian grew up in Swanzey Center  and was a 1973 graduate of Monadnock Regional High School in Swanzey. He attended the NH Technical Institute in Berlin, receiving an associate degree in Industrial Mechanics.

Brian was talented in many facets, especially those that required a keen mind-set as well as skilled hands. For many years, he was a successful auto mechanic working at his father’s business, Ronnie’s Servicecenter in Keene. He later moved to Florida where he provided maintenance for two hotels in Ormand Beach.

Missing his family, Brian returned to New Hampshire, living in Walpole. He worked as a design engineer for aluminum anodizing. He enjoyed the challenge of repairing anything mechanical and he had great success and shared his talents and knowledge with young adults he mentored. Another of talents included repairing antique clocks. He had a love of classic cars, boating, RV-ing and intricate machinery.

He was continuously preparing to fulfill his dream of retiring and traveling across the United States in his motorhome.

Brian will be greatly missed by many.

He is survived by his mother, Harriette H. Carter of Keene; his daughter, Michelle R. Seaver and her husband, Ryan, of Leesburg, FL; his grandchildren, Hunter, Justin and Shantel; his great-grandson, Tucker; his brother, Gary Robinson of Barnet, VT; his sisters, Judy Sullivan of Enfield, CT, Diane Sue Cass of South Royalton, VT; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery, Old Homestead Highway (Route 32) Swanzey, NH. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made in Brian’s memory to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, Cancer Research Fund, One Medical Center Drive (HB 7070) Lebanon, NH 03756.

The Foley Funeral Home of Keene is entrusted with Brian’s care. To offer the family condolences or leave a memory, visit www.foleyfuneralhome.com.