Robin A. Erickson

Robin A. Erickson, 57, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 14, 2022, in her home with her life partner, Brendan Lynch, by her side.

Born in Gardner on June 25, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Richard Rushford and Jean (Handy) Kowalewicz. After receiving her GED, Robin would go on to receive her Associate's Degree from Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester in the Health Field. At the time of her death, Robin was a self-employed home healthcare worker. Prior to entering private practice, she was a CNA for 10-years.

Robin enjoyed doing many things throughout her life, including drawing, working on crafts, and gardening. She loved to listen to music and loved going to live shows and concerts. In her younger years, she was in the band Danimal and the Wild. She enjoyed traveling. At one point in her life she drove cross-country and lived in California for a time. Robin enjoyed going to the beach and vacationing with her family, especially her time spent at her cousin Pat’s house in Maine every August. Robin was known for her beautiful writings. She was faithful and always allowed faith to lead her life. Robin’s constant and true meaning was her family, always treasuring the special moments they had together. She was the biggest cheerleader to her family and friends, regardless of the situation. Most importantly she was a mom, sister, daughter, mama, ma, granny, Auntie and loving partner.

Robin is survived by her life partner of 40-years, Brendan Lynch of Worcester; two sons, Ryan Lynch and his significant other Nadgalyn Campudoni of Worcester, and Keegan Lynch of Worcester; a daughter Angela Puzo of Worcester; six grandchildren, Vinny Puzo, Aryah- Rose Fernandes, Sophia Lynch, Jordyn Fuller, Julian Puzo, and Ryker Lynch; two sisters, Tyyra-Lynn Foster of Gardner, and Rhonda Rushford of Gardner; nieces and nephews, Nathan and Nicholas Foster, Amanda Foresman, Derrick McConnell and Brandon Boudreau and his wife Paige; and several cousins.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, February 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA.

Calling Hours will be held Sunday, February 20, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116, or on their website at (www.diabetes.org). Please reference in memory of Robin A. Erickson.