William B. Robie

BARRE TOWN - William Brown Robie of East Barre, Vermont passed away on November 6, 2025. Bill was born in Littleton, NH on February 17, 1943. He was the eldest son of Bernard and Mildred (Brown) Robie and is survived by his brother Richard Robie and Sharon of Bethlehem, NH and his sister Linda Boulay and Michael of Littleton, NH. Bill leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Janet Robie and his children Jeffrey Robie of Barre, Michael Robie of Williamstown and Tracy LaPan and Freddie of Barre as well as his stepchildren Mark Roy of Waterbury, Vermont, Michael Roy of Mansfield, Texas, Shannon Hartnett of Andover, Massachusetts and Shauna Wolf of Barre. Bill is also survived by fifteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Bill graduated with the class of 1961 from Bethlehem High School (NH) and in 1964 from Pierce Business College (NH). He started his long career in the insurance industry at Manufacturers and Merchants Insurance Company in Concord, NH. In 1966, he moved to Barre, Vermont and joined Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Montpelier and was promoted to Treasurer in 1980. He retired after 40 years of service. Bill was President of the Mutual Accountants Association of New England, President of Vermont Fieldman’s Association, Assistant Treasurer of the Green Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and President of the Montpelier Rotary Club. Bill was a devoted member of the Knights of Columbus serving as Faithful Navigator of Assembly #115, Grand Knight of Council #399 and District Deputy for the State of Vermont. He also was a eucharistic minister and parish council member for Mother Cabrini parish.

Bill was an athlete and avid sports fan. He was a long-time member of the Barre Men’s Softball and Basketball Leagues. He loved the Red Sox and Celtics and was a season ticket holder at Thunder Road. He enjoyed travelling and camping.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Monica School in Barre, VT.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6-8 pm at Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer Street in Barre.

A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Bill’s life will be held Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11 am at St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Burial will follow at St. Sylvester’s Cemetery in Lower Websterville.

Arrangements are in the care of Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home in Barre. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at: www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com