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Official Obituary of

Robin Marie (Buffin) Derusha

August 27, 1960 ~ May 17, 2024 (age 63) 63 Years Old

Robin Derusha Obituary

Robin Marie Derusha of Jewett City entered eternal life on May 17, 2024, at her home after a lengthy illness. Robin was born Aug. 27, 1960, in Norwich, CT daughter of the late Robert and Madeline Buffin of Griswold, CT. She graduated from Griswold High School in 1978 and was employed for many years as an Office Manager of local home heating oil companies. Robin's talented artistic abilities and creativity were shown through her many paintings and various crafts she enjoyed and shared in her lifetime. Robin is survived by her husband of 42 years Larry Derusha; son Chase Derusha and fiance Erin O’ Connor of Woodbury, CT; her brother, Gary Buffin and partner Tammy Henn. She is predeceased by her brother Bobby Buffin. Please make any donations in her memory to the American Diabetes Association. https://diabetes.org/

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, May 28th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home 490 Voluntown Rd. Griswold, CT.   A Graveside ceremony will be 11:00a.m. Wednesday,  May 29th at Pachaug Cemetery, Griswold, CT.  For online condolences please go to www.gagnefuneralhome.com

 

 

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Services

Visitation
Tuesday
May 28, 2024

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home
490 Voluntown Road
Jewett City, CT 06351

Graveside Service
Wednesday
May 29, 2024

11:00 AM
Pachaug Cemetery
Rte 138
Griswold, CT 06351

Donations

American Diabetes Association
PO Box 7023, Merrifield VA 22116-7023
Tel: 1-800-342-2383
Web: https://diabetes.org/

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