CARTHAGE – John “Brad” Bradley Robbins, 65, of Carthage, died Thursday, Sept. 25, at his home.

He was born in Dixfield, Aug. 10, 1943, a son of Vernon and Lillian (Libby) Robbins and graduated from Dirigo High School in 1961. In 1964, he married his high school sweetheart, Sally Jean Thereau of Rumford. They recently celebrated 44 years of marriage.

He was a hard worker his entire life and retired from Verso Paper in January 2007. He kept busy after retirement working part-time at Ellis’ Variety. He enjoyed meeting people and talking with them.

He was a 40-year member of King Hiram Lodge of Dixfield and enjoyed working in his yard, riding his four-wheeler, hunting, fishing, camping and woodworking. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and his family meant everything to him.

He is survived by his wife of Carthage; a daughter, Lisa Lemieux and her husband, Lance, of Wilton; son, Robert Robbins and his wife, Kathy, of Dixfield; daughter, Lori Houghton and her husband, Kip, of Carthage; grandchildren, Patrick Lemieux and his wife, Samantha, Jenna Lemieux, Kayla Robbins, Cody Houghton and Mackenzie Houghton; great-granddaughter, Hailee Robbins; and a soon to be born great-grandson, Hayden Robbins; a brother, Michael Robbins and his family of Palmyra; Brad also leaves behind his loyal companion, his dog, Sophie.

He was predeceased by his parents; and a brother, Robert.