Robert N. Griffin

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Robert N. Griffin

Robert Griffin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home - Potsdam on Jul. 10, 2025.

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POTSDAM – Robert N. Griffin, 90, a longtime resident of Pickle Street, peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025 with the love and support of his family at his side.
Robert was born in Malone on August 4, 1934, the son of the late Nathanael and Rose (Loffler) Griffin. He attended Franklin Academy in Malone, graduating in 1952. On June 30, 1956, he married Joan A. Nichols at St. John Bosco Church in Malone.
Robert was a meat cutter, first working for Smith's Food-A-Mart in Malone and later at Pahler Packing in Potsdam. He also operated a custom meat cutting business out of his home for several years. He later drove bus for CDP in Canton until his retirement. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church and member of the Potsdam Elks Lodge. He was an avid coin collector, enjoyed fishing, and cherished the time he was able to spend at his camp in Parishville.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Joan; their children and spouses, Angela (James) Jenkins of Hadley, New York, Terry (Brian) Austin of Pine Plains, New York, Suzanne Dumont of Pawley's Island, South Carolina, Beth (James) Cutler of Norwood, James Griffin of Norwood, Thomas Griffin of Potsdam, Jeffrey Griffin of Star Lake, and Chad Griffin of Potsdam; 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; his sister, Marie Lewis of Tupper Lake; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Sara Cutler; a son-in-law, Boyd Dumont; and a brother-in-law, Robert Lewis.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, where friends may call Sunday, July 13 from 4-6:00 PM followed by a service at 6:00 PM with Rev. Bryan Stitt, officiating. Burial will be on Monday 11:00 AM at St. John Bosco Cemetery, Malone.
In lieu of flowers those wishing may consider memorial contributions to be made in his memory to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.
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Jacqueline Arquette

July 13, 2025

My deepest sympathies to Mrs Griffin and family. I have so many fond memories of the Griffin household. I was treated like I was just one of the kids. Mr Griffin was always kind.

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