Carolyn Julia Robinet

Carolyn Julia Robinet, 91, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Carolyn was a leap year baby, born on February 29, 1932 in Lima, Ohio, and thus would claim to be 23 as this is the number of actual birthdays she had celebrated. She was the second youngest of five children of John A. and Florence M. Dimond Kraus.

Carolyn is survived by three sons: Bill (Marie) of Long Beach, California, Ron (Edie) of Modesto, California, and Roger (Valaine) of Vero Beach; and three daughters: Diana (David) Buzinski of Harrison, Michigan, Jean Marie (Randy) Elkins and Susan Robinet of Seattle, Washington.

Carolyn spent her childhood in Pontiac, Michigan and graduated from St. Frederic’s High School in 1950, where she bonded with classmates who remained loyal friends throughout her life. She earned a degree in Education and briefly taught second grade before marrying Arthur Robinet on Valentine’s Day, 1966.

Carolyn and Arthur raised their family in Lapeer, Michigan until moving to Vero Beach, Florida on Thanksgiving Day, 1979. Carolyn was a devout Catholic and dedicated member of St Helen’s Catholic Women’s Club where she held several offices over many years. She graciously gave countless hours of her time to various charitable causes and Catholic organizations, and was particularly dedicated to supporting a scholarship program for students who wanted to attend Catholic school.

In her leisure time with family, Carolyn enjoyed playing cards and board games. She was competitive, highly intelligent, and was always going to beat you at Trivial Pursuit, no contest. Carolyn loved music and was a talented pianist who often played for the enjoyment of others.  She was always excited to attend the excellent choral and orchestra concerts at Vero Beach High School where her grandchildren, a great source of her joy and pride, excelled in these activities.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Arthur, her daughter Judy (Pisello), her parents, her brother James, and sisters Jean, Mary Ann and Dorothy. Carolyn had 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

The family will be holding a private memorial ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be sent to St. Helen Catholic School Annual Fund, 2085 Tallahassee Ave., PO Box 2927, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.