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- August 14, 2014 Charles Vernal "Charlie" Robinson Anonymous The Tonawanda News The Tonawanda News Thu Aug 14, 2014, 01:19 PM EDT LEESBURG, FL - Charles Vernal "Charlie" Robinson of Leesburg, FL, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at the age of 85 years. Born in Bath, ME, Charlie proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a talented carpenter who owned his own successful business, working in many different capacities throughout his career until he retired. In 1995 Charlie moved to Florida from North Tonawanda, NY, living in Ft. Lauderdale, Palmetto and finally settling in Leesburg. He then continued to work for another nine years in a local marina, combining his love of carpentry and boats until he was 75. Charlie loved motorcycles, sailing and bicycling. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 60 years, Jacqueline; his children, Shyla (Richard) Chapman of North Tonawanda, Donna (Philip) Bronschidle of Tonawanda, Tammie-Jo Graf of North Tonawanda, and Jeffrey (Lori) Robinson of North Tonawanda. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Steven Chapman (Mandy Eberle, his fiancee), Gregory Chapman, Shana (Jason) DiPalma, Samantha Bronschidle (Jeffrey Goble, her fiance), Joel Bronschidle (Diana Hults, his fiancee), Russell (Stephanie) Graf, Benjamin Graf, Nicholas Robinson, Kyle Robinson and Cody Robinson; and three great-grandchildren, Sophia DiPalma, Gavin DiPalma and Lucas Graf, as well as several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778; www.cshospice.org. Arrangements are entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, Tavares, FL. Condolences may be shared on the tribute wall at www.SteversonHamlinHilbish.com.
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