Robyn Joy Walonski, 50, of Old Saybrook, died peacefully Nov. 15 at Middlesex Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Robyn resided in Old Saybrook for the majority of her life alongside her husband John Walonski. She cherished her children Chris and Rachel Walonski with warmth and gentleness. She devotedly cared for her parents, and enjoyed spending summers in New Hampshire with her family.

After her employment with Liberty Bank for 27 years, Robyn aspired to become a healthcare professional to help other people suffering from cancer. Robyn’s open mind and compassionate world view inspired her dedicated service with Rotary International, the Red Cross, and the United Way. These community engagements inspired Robyn to participate in an exchange program with Turkey and to aid disaster relief workers following Hurricane Wilma.

Robyn is survived by her husband John Walonski; daughter Rachel Walonski; son Chris Walonski; her mother Norma E. Waldmann; sisters Lark Weimar and her husband Robert of New Hampshire, and Wendy Harmon and her husband Mike of New Hampshire; in-laws Josephine and John Walonski, Sr., of Florida; sister-in-law Rose Fox of Massachusetts; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Robyn was predeceased by her loving father Franz X. Waldmann; and a sister, Gail Waldmann.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a celebration of her life Saturday, Nov. 23 from 1-3 p.m. at the Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center, 536 Saybrook Rd, Middletown, CT 06457. The Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, is in charge of arrangements.