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DORIS ROBERTSON Obituary

ROBERTSON, Doris (Shaw) Of Melrose, April 9, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Wayne L. Robertson. Devoted mother of David W. Robertson and his wife Nancy of Melrose and the late Bruce L. Robertson and his wife Denise of NC. Dear sister of the late Earston and Ensell Shaw. Cherished grandmother of Kevin A. Robertson of Methuen, Mark W. Robertson of Rockland, Christopher D. Robertson and his wife Rebecca of W. Boylston, and Amy E. Beckwith and her husband Timothy of N. Reading. Also survived by 9 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and her lifelong neighbor and best friend, Marjorie Dugas and her late husband Dennis J. "Dukie" Dugas of Melrose. Relatives and friends will gather in honor and remembrance of Doris at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE, during visiting hours on Friday from 4-8PM, and at the First Baptist Church, 561 Main St., Melrose where her Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. For directions, online tribute or to share a memory, visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com Robinson Funeral Home Melrose (781) 665-1900

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 9 to Apr. 11, 2013.

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Jill Robertson

April 10, 2013

Great Gramma you will be missed by so many , I will always remember your kindness and how funny you always were I'm lucky to have known you and have been a part of your family we love you - Jill , Gina, Amber, Emily and Kara rest in peace you've finally gone to heaven to continue your work

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