Robert Marshall "Robbie" Skillin, Jr., 45, of Dingess St. in Narrows, departed this life Thursday morning, July 23, 2009 at his home following a long illness. Born in Franklin, New Hampshire on August 19, 1963, he was a son of Helen R.Poisson of Narrows and the late Robert M. Skillin, Sr. Robbie was an accomplished painter by trade in private and commercial projects. He attended Bethel Chapel Church in Clendennin. He was preceded in death by his beloved step-father Norman "Joe" Poisson, and two brothers David Lee and Dennis Lyle Skillin.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother; his wife Linda Anne White Skillin; his son Adam James Wile of Narrows; his brother Wayne Skillin of Franklin, NH; his sisters Grace Ida Bandecchi (Matt), Robin Marsha Burroughs of Dummer, NH, Gail Marie Pease (Alan) of Lindside, WV.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Tuesday July 28, 2009 in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 2:00 PM before the services. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com.