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Robert ‘Robbie’ Van Rensselaer Haynes
Robert “Robbie” Van Rensselaer Haynes died peacefully on November 21 at his home in Camphill Village in Copake, New York. He was 53.
He was born on January 7, 1970. His death was attributed to early-onset dementia associated with Down Syndrome.
He was the son of Sophy P.Q. Haynes, who was a long-time summer resident of Southampton.
He was well known in the Southampton community, and much loved. He was a regular visitor to the library, the Beach Club and loved attending the concerts in the park with his mother and his companion, Tere Salinas.
He brought love and joy to all who knew him, his family said. He spent 35 years in Camphill communities, and will be greatly missed by many of his friends.
He was predeceased by his father Robert B. Haynes, and his brother, Schuyler, who was in the military and was killed in Iraq in 2006.
He is survived by his sister Sophy T. Haynes; and his cousins.
Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Camphill Village Copake, 84 Camphill Road, Copake, New York 12516, (camphillvillage.org).
Staff Writer on Nov 27, 2023