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IN MEMORIAM

In Memory of Raymond John Robson

1945– 2024

Raymond John Robson, 78, of Levittown, He is survived by his loving wife of 51
PA, passed away on February 17, 2024, years Susan (Rapp) Robson of Levittown,
surrounded by his loving family. Son of PA, his daughter Ainsley Robson of
the late Raymond W. and Priscilla H. Abington, PA, his brothers Daniel C.
(Backus) Robson. and brother of the late Robson and his wife Anne of Auckland,
Russell W. Robson. NZ, and Clifford M. Robson and his wife
Lorraine of Morrisville, PA, his sister-
Born in Plainfield, NJ, he has been a life- in-law Luci Robson of Pennington, NJ,
long area resident. He was employed by brother-in-law Dr. Paul E. Rapp and his
and retired from Avex Electronics. He wife Dr. Adele Gilpin of Bethesda, MD,
was a Photographer's mate, 1st Class, and many nieces and nephews.
USNR - Ret. after 28 years of service. He
was a member of the United States Coast Ray was a beloved NERA member and
Guard Auxiliary for 42 years, a member the NERA conference photographer. He
of the Falls American Legion Post 834, a always seemed to have his camera with
Life member of the Delaware Valley NERA chapter and a him and captured such fun times with his keen eye. He
member of the United Sea Cadets Corps. He was also an was one of the good ones and will be greatly missed. Fair
avid photographer and enjoyed boating. winds and following seas Ray!

From President Joanne Elliott

Ray was a dear friend who I have known since judge of elections at the Middletown voting place. Ray
I entered the Navy in 1978. Many may remember him was always there for NERA, the Navy Reserves, the Sea
as the Base photographer on board NAS WILLOW Cadets. All you had to do was ask Ray to take pics or help
GROVE. He was also a Life member of NERA, who drive to a conference, and he would gladly do it. I have
took all the photos of our events. Additionally, he took never met anyone who gave his all to whatever project
many pictures and videos of our chief selects on board the he was assigned. Now I wish I had more photos of him,
Battleship New Jersey. Ray was also heavily involved with but he was rather adept at turning the camera away from
the Sea Cadets. Many of you may remember him as the himself and pointed at others.
Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate. We have the watch.

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