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Dorothy Robinson Obituary
Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Corinne Northup. Mrs. Robinson was a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe.
She was the mother of, Arthur, Eric, Donnie, Jaymie, Dean, Jody, Kimberly and Gwendolyn Robinson, Olison Best and Desiree Abrahams; sister of Corinne Eleazer; grandmother of 38; great grandmother of 25 and great-great grandmother of 1.
Funeral service Monday 11:00 AM in the Narragansett Indian Church, Old Mill Road, Charlestown. Visiting hours Saturday and Sunday 5-7 PM in the AVERY-STORTI Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield. In lieu of flowers donations to Nuweetooun School, 390 Summit Road, Exeter, RI 02822. www.averystortifuneralhome.com for guestbook.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Robinson
Brandi
October 4, 2022
Missing you a lot grandma. It´s been 14 years already and it still feels like yesterday. I´ll never ever forget a thing about you. I Love you , I miss you. continue resting. Give Grandpa a Hug for me <3
- your granddaughter Brandi
Gwendolyn Robinson
May 10, 2018
I miss you Mom
Ollie Best
September 14, 2008
To all that have signed My Mothers guest book and offered your wonderful words of kindness and comfort during this time. Loosing such a wonderful mother is such an adjustment that we have a very hard time dealing with. Our Mother was the center of our family and we looked up to her for many things in our lives. She was not only a dear sweet mother but a wonderful friend. We all know that she is now away from pain and suffering and that she did alot of during her last few years. We know that Mom is now is Sky World with our Creator.
Again, Love and Katapatusha (thank you) from the Robinson Family!
Wendell Levingston
September 4, 2008
May God continue to Bless the family with His abundance of Love that has inspired this Great woman who loved life to the fullest and gave her all to provide for a loving and caring family. My paryers go out to each and everyone one of you .
carlos gomes
August 30, 2008
Ma Robison's Family Although We Met Breffly You where My Friends Mom The Most Special Thing Anyone Can Have I Will Miss You Because You You Accepted As One Of Your Own Love Sympathy And Respect.
Stanley(Bum)&Rochelle(Pinky) Edmonds
August 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rayna Robinson
August 21, 2008
Dear Grandma I know your doing fine,your in heaven with God and Jesus,where there's no pain no suffering no worries or no struggling,grandma you could help god and jesus look after us your family.We will all be reunited one day,you don't have to worry grandma your not alone in are hearts and minds you are right here with us.I am going to miss hugging you,you were like I soft teddy bear,your singing I can still hear all I do is think of it and I can here you sing.I will miss seeing you so very much gram,but I know that your great spirit still sorrounds us.I love you gram I will always
Keith Brown
August 21, 2008
To Ollie and her family. I arrived at the burial site of your mother Dot a hour and a half early by mistake, or so I thought. It was not time wasted. As I waited, I walked around a bit and found shade beneath a tree. As I stood there facing the tree, I noticed that the tree was a white oak tree. Our Tribal Clan symbol. As I reached amongst the leaves and branches, they seemed to sort of grasp and hold my hand for a second or so. I knew that it was the "grip" of your loving mother Dot, thanking me for being there for her family, and also saying "so-long" to me. I stood there a moment longer hoping to feel that "grip" again. It was just me not wanting to let go. At that moment, I noticed brand new, bright green acorns, not yet ripe. I understood this to mean that even thought Dot has left us, her off-spring and grandchildren will continue to reproduce and keep our familt around for a long time to come. It also occured to me that I was facing to the south-west during all of this. That is the direction to the house of Kautontawit, our Creator. Your mother is home! AHO. Ewo-wox-co-dah-wa.
Kamala, Ashkeah, Kineau and Lyle Hopkins
August 20, 2008
To the Robinson Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ollie: I will always remember the story your Mom told at the Quilt Making Class at the Nuweetooun School, about the time when she was young and would play house with my uncle and my mother, your Mom and my Uncle were the parents and my mother always wanted to be the pet cow and would crawl around with grass hanging out of her mouth. That makes me laugh so much!! Your Mom was a sweet person.
Lavell and Angela Ross & The Russell Family
August 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joyce Harris & Family
August 19, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
PAM OSBORNE
August 18, 2008
TO THE ROBINSON FAMILY, ESPECIALLY SHANE AND ARTHUR "CRICKET": I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF DOROTHY'S PASSING. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS SAD TIME.
David & Bonnie McCormick
August 17, 2008
Kim,
Our prayers are with you and your family. May God strenghten you all at this difficult time.
Cliff (Howie) & Julia Taylor & Family
August 17, 2008
To Arthur & Family:
My family and I send our deepest sympathy on the loss of Dot. She was a beautiful person and love just flowed from her caring heart. I will always remember her generosity and kindness she showed me in my childhood years when I stayed with her and Arthur for a brief time. She helped anyone in need and never complained.
Your familly and all who knew Dot has been blessed to have her in our lives. She will be missed. We pray that her spirit will rest in peace. She was a great warrior who will always be "Wind dancing through the trees". She will continue to live on in all of you.
Peace to all of you...
Quincy Dunston
August 17, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janie Russell-Wesley
August 17, 2008
Dean, Ricky, Kim, Desiree, Penny
I have not seen your mom in many years, but growing up I remember her being such a pleasant, sweet lady and soft spoken. My heart goes out to you all and I hope you all can find comfort somewhere within yourselves. But remember you have not lost her, you know where she is.......she's in heaven.
Please except my appologies for not being able to be there in this time.
Keith & Gary Price I & R Mechanical
August 16, 2008
Our deepest sympathies are extended to all of the Dorothy Fay Robinson familiy. Offering each of you our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Our hearts are so sad for you at this time of sorrow.
Byron/Pearl Brown
August 16, 2008
Ollie!
Your mom was such a sweet person, she touched many hearts with kindness and gentleness. She was so proud of who she was and taugh her children to feel the same way. Our next powwow dance will be in her honor. "Where she was we are, Where she is now we shall be".
Chief "Sun Rise"
Wiquapaug Eastern Pequot Indian Tribe
DOLORES F ROBINSON
August 16, 2008
AB AND FAMILY, WE SEND YOU ALL OUR CONDOLENCES AT THIS TIME OF YOUR SORROW, DOT WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH BY ALL. SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR A VERY SWEET PERSONALITY AND SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SMILE. TO ALL YOU CHILDREN STAY STRONG AND STICK TOGETHER TO HOLD UP THE FAMILY, MOM IS THE GLUE TO HOLDING THINGS TOGETHER, AB YOU HANG IN THERE. GOD WILL HELP YOU LIKE HE DID ME. FROM DOLORES, DOREEN BILLY, STEVEN, JOSEPH AND JIM. WE LOVE YOU. YOUR SIS IN-LAW DEE
michell johnson
August 16, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
michell johnson
August 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Leroy Lamphiere
August 16, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Richard (Rick) & Suzanne Santos & Family
August 16, 2008
Mr. Robinson, Eric & Family:
My family and I send our sympathy on the loss of a beautiful wife and mother. She was a wonderful person to know and she treated everyone with kindness and love. May her dear soul rest in peace.
May God keep watch over all of you during your time of grief.
Margaret Santos
August 16, 2008
To Mr. Robinson, Olison, Eric & Family of Dorothy Fay:
My family and I send our deepest sympathy on the loss of "Autumn Wind Dancing Through the Trees".
She was a beautiful woman. While I have not seen her in years since my childhood play days with Olison on Robinson Street, I can still remember her kind and gentle ways. Her smile always made you feel welcome. I know she will be sorely missed. May her sweet soul rest in peace.
Cherish the memories for a mother leaves behind a fragrance that will last a life time. May peace be with you all during this time.
Anne White Butterfly Bernier
August 16, 2008
To my sister Ollie & her family. My heart is heavy for you Ollie. Your Mother is now with the Great Spirit & in the spirit world. You have been a loving & careing daughter. WOW, what an example you have been for your family & all of the people. You and your family are always in my heart & prayers my sister.
IF NO ONE TOLD YOU TODAY THEY LOVE YOU, I DO!!!!
sending my love & light to you,
my sister,
Anne White Butterfly
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