Laurie Joan (McGowan) Robinson, 68, passed away peacefully Sept. 6, 2026, in Red Bank.
Born Aug. 30, 1958, in Red Bank, to Thomas and Carol (Stout) McGowan, Laurie grew up in Middletown with her three siblings. She attended St. James Elementary School and graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School. She spent her business career as an administrative assistant at Heublein, Business Edge, EMC, and Dell Technologies, retiring in 2025.
Laurie cherished the friendships and relationships she built throughout her life; she remained close with many of her Red Bank Catholic classmates, frequently meeting them for lunches and dinners, while also staying close with her colleague friends after her retirement.
A loving mother and grandmother, Laurie’s first love was always her family, but she was also a huge fan of Bruce Springsteen, Eli Manning and the New York Yankees. She also found great peace and sanctuary at the beach, especially on the Atlantic Ocean. Laurie’s happiest days were spent at the beach with a good book and a glass of wine.
Laurie is survived by her devoted husband William; her cherished siblings Thomas (Susan), Robert (Sue) and Maureen (Robert); her loving stepchildren Elizabeth Banach (Jaryd) and Timothy Robinson (Mallory); her caring aunt, Linda Mautner; her caring uncle, Robert (Maureen); as well as her nieces and nephews, Robert, Michael, Matthew and Carly.
Last, but not at all least, Laurie is survived by the loves of her life, her grandchildren – Grace, Reese, Genevieve and Quinn, who all cherished their Lala.
A memorial gathering will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church, 7 Lincoln Ave., Rumson.
Memories and condolences may be shared at johnedayfuneralhome.com.
The article originally appeared in the September 10 – 16, 2026 print edition of The Two River Times.
