Master and Commander
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Location: NE Florida | Subject: Thursday Obits
https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/
https://ussvi.org/membership/eternal-patrol (USSVI members only)
The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.
I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.
STONE .. .. .. Russell Lee Stone, 52, of Black Mountain, NC, left this life on June 16, 2025. Russell was the son of Janice Robinson Stone of the home and Lee Allen Stone, deceased. Russell was a Mountain Heritage graduate, class of 1991, spending his formative years in Yancey County. He entered the U. S. Navy after graduation, training as a Machinist Mate for a nuclear submarine. After leaving the military, Russell worked public jobs, helped his grandfather cut wood and do yardwork. He also did caregiving for his older aunt. Russell is survived by his mother, Janice Robinson Stone of the home, his older sister, Beata Bernina Ball of the home, and his younger sister, Jessica Hope Stone of Burnsville, NC.
ROBBINS .. .. .. George Edward "Ed" Robbins, age 85, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at home, with his wife and best friend of 65 years. Born on May 31, 1941, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Ed was the son of George Allen Robbins and Alma Robbins. He grew up in Allentown, where he was the boy next door to the love of his life, Bonnie. He graduated from Allentown High School in 1959 and went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Navy on the USS George Washington ballistic missile submarine from 1959 to 1963. Ed and Bonnie were married in Allentown in 1961.
Ed and Bonita "Bonnie" Robbins were high school sweethearts who shared 70 years together, sixty-five of them as husband and wife. They were truly each other’s best friend, she survives him, along with their four sons and their families:
• Keith (Jennifer) Robbins of Texas
• Mark (Mim) Robbins of Pennsylvania
• Mike (CJ) Robbins of Georgia
• Kevin (Sherrie) Robbins of Georgia
He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren: Allie, Ella, and Ally; Joshua, Matt, Beth, and Jessica; Mikaela and Scottie; and Josclyn, Annsley, and Breann; along with 9 great-grandchildren, his brother, Harry Lee Robbins and his wife Jo as well as a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, George Allen, and Alma Robbins; his brother, William Robbins; and his very dear friend, Eugene Wrona (Uncle Gene).
Ed spent 30 years in management with IBM. During that time his job at IBM took his family to 3 wonderful residences - Endicott, NY; Saugerties NY and Mechanicsburg, PA After retiring in 2005, he and Bonnie moved to Brighton, Michigan, where they spent the next 16 years before settling in Georgia.
Ed was a devoted husband and father who loved his four sons deeply. He participated in all the boys' activities and especially enjoyed coaching their baseball and soccer teams. An avid golfer, he also gave his time as a volunteer marshal at a PGA golf tournament - the BC Open. His favorite tournament to watch and attend was the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, which held a special place in his heart. A proud Pennsylvania native, he rarely missed a chance to cheer on the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Philadelphia Phillies, along with his Dallas Cowboys. One other passion Ed had was his love for his dogs, especially his friend Baron!!
KANE .. .. .. Ray Kane, 81, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Naples, Florida. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Raymond H. and Martha M. Kane. Ray grew up in Seaford, Long Island, and graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School in Levittown in 1962.
Ray is survived by his beloved wife, Ginny; his loving children, Tabatha Ellen Kane, and Raymond James Kane (Megan); his sister, Joanne (Kane) Grant, and his brother-in-law Robert Grant; and four cherished grandchildren, Gavin Kane, Lauren Kane, Cody Mendoza, and Elise Mendoza. Ray earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Villanova University through the NROTC Scholarship program and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy in 1967. He later earned a master’s degree in environmental engineering, also from Villanova. Ray served four years on active duty in the Naval Submarine Force and sixteen years in the Naval Civil Engineer Corps Reserve, retiring as a Captain in 1990. His civilian career spanned more than 30 years in Environmental Health and Safety consulting, and he co-authored a leading textbook, Environmental Health and Safety Auditing.
Ray married Christine Trentalange in October 1967, and together they raised their two children, Tabatha and Raymond, in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where they lived for over 30 years. After Christine's passing, he married Virginia "Ginny" Thomas in 2008. They lived in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, before retiring to Fiddler’s Creek in Naples, Florida. In retirement, Ray stayed active and involved in his community. He gave generously of his time as a volunteer with the Collier County Literacy Society and Our Daily Bread Food Pantry. A lifelong and passionate sports enthusiast, he particularly loved Villanova basketball and the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. Ray played in and managed in the Marco Island Senior Men's Softball League. He collaborated and authored the book, The Journey of a Band of Villanova Brothers: A Memoir, sharing stories of cherished college memories and friendships. Ray enjoyed acting in local productions in Marco and Naples theatres and could often be found walking the dogs with Ginny. He and Ginny thoroughly enjoyed their active social life in Marco and Naples with many loving friendships. |
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