Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Dorothy Robinson Obituary
E. Robinson, 99
Skied until she was 94.
SOUTH PORTLAND -- A lifetime resident of South Portland, Dot passed away on Jan. 7, 2011, in her 100th year of life.
The daughter of Stanley and Lillian E. Cheney, she was born on Dec. 17, 1911, in Portland. Dot married her high school sweetheart, George E. Robinson, on Nov. 11, 1937, and they were together 59 years until George's death in February, 1991
After graduating from South Portland High School in 1930, Dot became one of the original employees of Jordan's Meats. Dot and George were members of the Officer's Club at Fort Williams and actively involved in the Shriner's Kora Temple. In 1960 Dot and George co-founded Circus Time Potato Chips along with his sister Belle and her husband John Graney. They retired in 1977 to spend their time traveling and relaxing with family and friends at their camp on Long Lake in Bridgton.
Dot was a longtime member of Down East Ski Club and one of the first skiers at Pleasant Mountain. Dot could be found most winter weekends schussing the slopes of Shawnee Peak with her friends Lois Swindells, Fern Michaud, and Gladys Elkins along with family and other friends.
Dot was well known for her stylish wardrobe and flair for fashion, her dedication to and love for her family and friends. In recent years Dot's greatest joy came from spending time with her four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. When asked her secret to longevity, her answer was 'red wine and peanuts.'
Dot was predeceased by her parents; husband George; and brother Donald Cheney. She is lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Suzanne Anderson of South Portland and Sherry Snow and husband Duane of Pownal; grandchildren Erik Anderson and wife Sarah of Newmarket, N.H., Josh Robinson and wife Andrea of Newry, Amanda Snow of Key West, Fla., Kayla Snow of Scottsdale, Ariz.; great-grandchildren, Sofia and Reid Anderson; and a large extended family.
A funeral service will be held this Friday, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m., at Hobbs Funeral Home on Cottage Road in South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made in Dot's honor to:
The Shawnee Peak Adaptive
Ski Program Care of Ross
Graham, Shawnee Peak
119 Mountain Rd.
Bridgton, Maine 04009
(P.) 207-647-8444
Dorothy 'Dot'
E. Robinson
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Robinson
6 Entries
January 14, 2011
Susanne and Sherry, I used to babysit you girls when I was in high school, in 1945. I also worked for your Dad bsgging potato chips. I loved both of them, they were like my parents. So sorry about your mother. Elaine Kenny Hibbard Lakeland, Florida
Leigh
January 13, 2011
I think of her often and can hear her soft whistle as she ran through her day. She will be missed. I am glad to have spent time with her.
January 12, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I never got to meet her but it sounds like she had very fulfilled life. You will have such wonderful memories forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you. sorry I won't be able to attend the funeral.
Michael Bodman
January 11, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great woman and will be in my prayers.
How you can show support
Notify Me
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
January 11, 2011
What an amazing woman....what a blessing she had to live so long and so well.....Bravo
Diane Snow
January 11, 2011
Suzanne and Sherry, your mother was the epitome of how to grow old graciously and have fun doing so. We should all be so lucky as to reach almost 100 years old and be so happy and healthy and being able to make people laugh the way she did. We will all deeply miss this gracious lady.
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Make a Donation
in Dorothy Robinson's name
Memorial Events
for Dorothy Robinson
How to support Dorothy's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Dorothy Robinson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
