Woodstock, VT – David Conway Robbins (DC) passed away suddenly on October 17, 2026, at the age of 50. He was optimistic about starting a new path for his life, but it was not to be. He was loved by many people throughout the entire country.

David was born on February 12, 1976, in Honolulu, HI. He was proud of his birthplace and referred to Ohana throughout his life.

In January of 1977, his mom and dad moved from Hawaii to Reading, VT, and he began his life as an almost “real Vermonter.” He attended the Reading Village School through Grade 6 and then spent 6 amazing years at Woodstock Union High School. He participated in multiple sports at Woodstock, including football, baseball, basketball and ski racing. He was quarterback on the football team where he loved to run when the option was called. He graduated from Woodstock in 1994.

He then spent 4 years at Union College in Schenectady, NY, where once again football played an important role. He became a wide receiver and had 4 successful years playing for Union.

After graduation he spent a few years in the financial field in Boston, but the call of California took him to the West Coast in 2002. He fit into the California lifestyle effortlessly and lived there for over 20 years. He had a long career in sports TV production as a freelance operator and traveled the world doing what he loved.

In the last year of his life, he was searching for his next grand adventure and returned to his roots in Woodstock coaching both baseball and football. He loved working with the young men, and they in turn enjoyed learning from Coach Robbins.

He is survived by his mother, Ellyn Cole of Revere, MA, his sister, Julie Newell of Londonderry, NH, his brother Jay Robbins of Devens, MA, and his best friend since 7th grade, Dan Smith, of Belmont, MA. He was predeceased by his father, Paul Robbins, and his brother, John Robbins.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring in Woodstock.

He would tell you to remember Ohana always and to love one another unconditionally.