LOWVILLE - Robert E. "Bobb" Watkins, 60, of S. State Street died early Monday morning, December 26, 2011 at his home under the care of his family. He was born on August 16, 1951 in Burlington, Vermont the son of Edward R. and June Hall Watkins. Bobb graduated from Lowville Central School in 1969 and then served in the U.S. Navy. He attended State University at Canton and Plattsburg where he met his wife Cynthia Nivens. They were married on August 14, 1981. Bobb was the head of the maintenance department at Lowville Academy and Central School where also was the varsity swim coach for over 30 years for both the boys and girls swim teams. He helped coach the junior varsity teams and for a short time modified swim teams to help build the swim program. He also coached the girls track team. His love was playing the guitar and listening and collecting music. Bobb collected and displayed art pieces from his former students. Surviving is his wife Cynthia, his son and daughter, Sean E. Watkins of Bowling Green, OH; and Clancey L Watkins of Port Jarvis; his parents Ed and June of Lowville and Myrtle Beach, SC; his siblings and their spouses, Linda and Tony Urbaniak of Lowville; Karen and Joe Kozloski of Camillus; Michael and Christine Watkins of Constableville; and Elizabeth and Chris Persons of Syracuse; and nieces and nephews. Bobb is predeceased by his sister Christine Watkins. It was Bobb's wishes there will be no services. Memorials in Bobb's name may be made to: Lowville Academy Central School, 7668 N. State Street, Lowville, NY 13367, where a scholarship will be established for swimmers.