Robin Tyler

OXFORD - Robin E. (Burdett) Tyler, 35, of Friar Tuck Lane, died Sunday, February 7, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Clayton W. Tyler Jr. of Oxford; three children, Noah L. Tyler, Emma E. Tyler, and Aiden J. Tyler, all at home; her parents, Edward Burdett of Worcester and Kathleen (McGrath) Burdett of Webster; her brother, Luke E. Burdett of Webster; two sisters, Linda L. Tavano of Milford and Kara M. Gibbons of Pennsylvania; her maternal grandmother, Margaret McGrath of Worcester; and the many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was born in Worcester, and lived in Northbridge before moving to Oxford 6 years ago. She graduated from Northbridge High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Worcester State College. Robin was a loving mother who stayed home to raise her children. Previously, she worked with autistic children at Marlboro public schools. She enjoyed spending time with the kids at the Oxford Public Library and was active with her children's schools and the Jack & Jill Preschool in Oxford. She was a member of St. Roch's Church in Oxford, most importantly in Robin's life were her children, family, and friends. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at St. Roch's Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. Everyone is respectfully requested to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow at North Cemetery, Oxford. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Robin's Nest, c/o Webster Five Cent Savings Bank, 343 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540. Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, is directing the arrangements.