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Robin Seaman

Cupertino, CA, USA
January 9, 1950 - January 7, 2019
Jan 9, 1950 - Jan 7, 2019
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I miss her more than I ever thought I would.
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Robin and Dad Traveling in Eu…
Robin and Dad Traveling in Europe with Mom as Photographer
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2018, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Celebrating Lauren & Alex’s College Graduation -USC
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1978, Agriculture USA Exhibit, Tselinograd, USSR
Robin and one of her best friends among the exhibit guides, Laura Kennedy — with Robin Seaman
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Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety. Everyone she came into contact with was made better for having known her.
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Robin, I miss you so much! Peace and aloha forever.
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2018, Westgate Neighborhood 4th of July block party.
Robin was the kind of person who became you best and oldest friend the moment you met her.
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A year has gone by without my dear friend. Her absence has overshadowed the holidays. I reflect every day on how much she was a part of my life, in all good ways, both trivial (advising me on what towels to buy) to serious (job-related decisions). Rest well, sweetheart, and my condolences, again, to all who knew and loved her.
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Miss you, Robin!
2015
Miss you, Robin!
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How many people always made you smile and laugh whenever you met them - and you always walked away feeling better ?

Only Robin.

How many people can claim to have helped untold thousands of disabled people, bequeathing them the most invaluable gift of knowledge - and transforming an industry in a few short years?

Only Robin.
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We miss her humor and blend of erudition. Her kind crosses one's path only once in a lifetime--if you are fortunate.

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As many others have commented, Robin was a shining light of passion, hope, and beauty in the world and in the world of books. I began to work with her immediately after she came to Benetech although we had met previously. At that time I had some understanding of accessibility and issues with books for people with print disabilities, but she expanded my horizons and awareness tremendously. She helped me to convince two publishers I worked with to submit books to Benetech. But more than this professional collaboration, she was always an open person and friend. I am very sorry I didn't see her for the past couple of years, but I certainly followed her work and she was an always will be an inspiration. One can only hope one leaves a positive legacy and impact and Robin's is one of the brightest stars in the firmament.
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Jim Fruchterman, Benetech Founder, has posted his remarks from Robin's celebration of life on a blogpost located at:

https://benetech.blogspot.com…
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Robin was one of the brightest lights I knew in my professional life, or anywhere. So positive, so energetic, so kind. She was never too busy to help make a new connection or support a colleague. A truly generous spirit with a wonderful sense of humor and endless compassion in her work. I miss her and will always think of her as the best colleague anyone could have.
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When I was in 3rd grade I became best friends with Scott. It was at that time, over 58 years ago, that I first met Robin. My early memories of Robin were all positive. She always had a smile on her face and treated me like one of the family. As the decades clicked by my observations continued. Though we did not see each other often, Robin always greeted me with open arms, kind words and a big hug. She made me feel special in a way few others did. Robin loved her brother so much and she treated me in a way that gave me that same feeling. I have never known a kinder soul. This world is a much better place because Robin lived among us.
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Robin was a force for good, and for good feelings. A wonderful colleague on the Amazon Accessibility Advisory Council, and at Benetech. Her work lives on.
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Let Robin's laughter and fun be a comfort to you as you work through your grief. She will be greatly missed and forever thought of in many positive ways.

Caring thoughts,
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As a longtime colleague of Robin @ Harper in SF, I always found her considerate & fun--somewhat a rarity in the publishing industry. She got along well with virtually everyone, a rare achievement.
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2015, United Arab Emirates
Robin winning over new friends in the UAE as she broadened her international reach
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Granville Island, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Robin's winning smile
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Robin was the best collaborator ever. She was generous with her time, her knowledge, her support, her probing questions, and her killer humor and infectious laugh. I feel privileged to have known her and honored to have worked with her. She had a gift for making even the most ordinary things wonderful. And she used the word "gobsmacked" with ease. I'm still in disbelief that she is gone.
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