Robert M. “Robbie” Wells, 22, of Ballston Spa, NY, died accidentally on Saturday, March 1, 2008 in Boston, MA. Robbie was born in Potsdam, NY on November 5, 1985, a son of Michael B. and Laura L. (Dumoulin) Wells. He was a resident of Ballston Spa for the past 18 years, and was a 2004 graduate of Ballston Spa High School. Robbie was enrolled as a senior at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, majoring in Brain and Cognitive Sciences. He was a member of the Technology Chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Robbie was a gifted athlete and participated in many team sports. He was an avid NY Yankees and NY Giants fan. Robbie enjoyed animals, was an avid blood donor, and loved spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents of Ballston Spa, NY; he is survived by his sister and best friend, Kayla Wells of Ballston Spa; his maternal grandparents, John and Phyllis Dumoulin, Sr. of Londonderry, NH; several aunts, uncles, cousins, fraternity brothers and friends; and his girlfriend, Billie Briones. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Reta Wells of Tupper Lake, NY.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, NY on Saturday, March 8th at 9:30am. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.