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ROBERTSON, JAMES DOUGLASS "ROBBY" Mr. James Douglass Robertson of Albuquerque, NM, died Monday, January 26, 2015. He was 89 years of age. "Robby", as he was known to his friends, was born in Groton, CT, on November 27, 1925. He is survived by four children, Margaret Robertson, Groton, CT; Elizabeth Weil, Groton; CT, Ted Robertson, Colorado Springs, CO; and Carl Robertson, Cromwell, CT; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, all residing in southeastern, CT. Mr. Robertson was a member of the United States Navy for 8 years followed by 20 years in the Army. He served with the Navy in the Pacific Theater during WWII and in Korea and Viet Nam with the Army, retiring in 1969 as a Major and moved his family to Groton, CT, in 1970. Mr. Robertson settled in Albuquerque, NM, in the mid-1980s. He was an active amateur radio operator, a photographer, square dancer and loved to travel the country during the summer months. He was the family genealogist which led him to Europe as part of the project. He filled his spare time supporting community organizations and events. He was also a member of the Masonic order, the second most current in a line of Masons dating to the 1700s. His home lodge was Temple 6 in Albuquerque, NM. He was an accomplished writer, publishing his book, "Robby", in 2012, which chronicles his life and experiences as a teenager during WWII. Mr. Robertson's storied life will be commemorated during memorial services at the Masonic lodge in Albuquerque on Saturday, January 31, at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception for attendees. The address is: 3801 Osuna Rd., Albuquerque, NM, 87109. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Robertson's family is requesting donations be made in is name to Veterans for Peace, Chapter 63, at 202 Harvard Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, or, to the Masonic Lodge in care of Temple #6, 3801 Osuna Rd., Albuquerque, NM 87109.
        Published on: Fri January 30, 2015