BRUNSWICK – Patricia Sankey Imfeld Robinson passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at her residence.
Patricia was born Feb. 9, 1926, the daughter of Frederic W. and Marguerite C. (Imfeld) Robinson of Maplewood, N.J.
She graduated from Short Hills Country Day School, Short Hills, N.J.; Kent Place School, Summit, N.J. in 1943. She then went on to earn her bachelor of arts degree from Connecticut College in 1947; and a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Michigan (1951) where she was elected to the Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Honor Society.
Patricia’s teaching career included Bates College (1947-1950); Winsted Connecticut public school system (1952-1953); and the University of Connecticut in Storres, Conn. (1953-1975).  
At the University of Connecticut, she taught required physical education classes as well as courses in methods of teaching various sports to students in the physical education majors. Through her years of teaching, she trained referees and umpires in field hockey, basketball and volleyball; and served on the examining boards of these officials. Patricia also coached field hockey, basketball and softball for the, then, Women’s Intercollegiate Athletic Program. She served as head of the women’s physical education program, and as acting head of the physical education department at various times. During her teaching career, she was a member of the American Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation; Women’s National Officials’ Rating Committee; National Section for Girls and Women’s Sports; National Association of Physical Education for College Women; the United States Field Hockey Association; and the Hampshire Field Hockey Association. 
In 2005 she was elected to the New Agenda Northeast Women’s Hall of Fame; and in 2006, to the Connecticut College Athletic Hall of Fame.
Many of Patricia’s summers were spent as a camp counselor, head of the waterfront, and assistant director at Camp Accomac, Douglas Hill, Maine.
Upon her retirement in 1975, she moved to Bailey Island, Maine where she had built a home. Not one to sit around the house, Patricia continued to lead exercise classes in the community that included Brunswick Naval Air Station, Peoples Plus, and the smaller groups on Orr’s and Bailey Islands. She also taught swimming in the Harpswell elementary school program, and continued with her Red Cross swimming instructor certification (from 1951) until 2007 when she would teach lessons with her friends in the salt water pool until the age of 89! Pat was an active member of the Mingo Club of Bailey Island for many years and held offices as treasurer and even president.
Summers were enjoyed by fishing, lobstering and swimming, as well as entertaining family and friends.
Pat sold her beloved home on Bailey Island to live full-time in Brunswick in the fall of 2018. She was well-cared for by friends, Linda’s Home Care, Aging Excellence, CHANS Hospice, and the staff of Thornton Hall where she resided until her passing.
She was predeceased by her parents; two sisters; and two nephews. 
She is survived by three nieces; several great-nieces and nephews; as well as several great-great-nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Islands Community Church, Harpswell Island Road, Bailey Island, Maine on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at 11 a.m.  
Arrangements are in the care of the Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal Street, Brunswick. Condolences can be expressed at www.brackettfh.com 
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either:
Mingo Club
c/o Margaret Broughall, Treasurer
91 Johnson Point Road
Orr’s Island, ME 04066
or
Kent Place School,
Office of Advancement
42 Norwood Avenue
Summit, N.J. 07901
in memory of Patricia S. I. Robinson, class of ’43

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