When you go through deep waters, I will be with you."
- Isaiah 43:2
Obituary
Robin Simmons Shovlin, 69, of Smithfield, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on February 26. She was the beloved wife of Daniel Shovlin and a devoted mother, vovó , sister, and friend.
Born in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, to Samuel Simmons and the late Arlene Silva Simmons, Robin is survived by her children, Sean Shovlin of Smithfield and Jason Garrahan along with his wife Celia of Bow, New Hampshire, and her grandchildren, Amelia and Aiden, whom she loved to spoil every chance she could get. She is also survived by her siblings Edward, Scott, and Christopher Simmons, Jennifer Donovan, and Christen Durfee, along with many nieces, nephews, and a grand-niece.
Robin was the owner of Classical Hair Design in East Providence for over 40 years and became close family with some of the customers she had. She enjoyed creative hobbies like pixel bead drawings, coloring, and gardening. Also, daily devotions with the Lord every morning and it was her favorite part of the day. Along with texting everyone she knew "Have a Blessed day." She taught Sunday School for many years, countless hours of volunteer work at the church and shared her faith/relationship with Jesus with all with every opportunity. Robin’s warmth, kindness, smile, love and strong spirit , even during her battle with multiple cancer's, will be remembered by all who knew her. She was truly her happiest when others were enjoying themselves around her and loved the simple things in life. Robin truly was a disciple of Jesus and she will be fondly remembered for her favorite parting words: "Let Jesus SHINE in Your Heart!"
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