Arthur "Merle" Robbins
Arthur “Merle” Robbins, age 90 of Norway, passed away Monday November 30, 2020 at Stephens Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. The widower of Julia (Saarinen) Robbins. He was born August 3, 1930 in Norway a son of the late Herbert A and Phoebe (Leighton) Robbins. Arthur was a lifelong area resident who at a young age took over running the family dairy farm in Norway. He married Julia S. Saarinen on March 6, 1955. After running the family farm for many years, he went to work for C B Cummings where he retired after 26 dedicated years of service. He was an avid outdoors man who spent much of his time hunting coon and rabbit with his hound dogs. You could always find him down in the pasture just enjoying the land and its wildlife. He was a loving husband and father whose greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Phoebe Robbins, his loving wife, Julia (Saarinen) Robbins and their daughter Patsy Lee Robbins. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving children, sons: David Robbins, Alan Robbins and his wife Mary. Daughters, Barbara Martin and her husband Russell, and Linda Martin. Grandchildren Carey and Timothy Robbins, Justin and Jessica Robbins, Julia and Adrianna Martin. And his beloved 8 great grandchildren. He was expecting his first great great grandchild this spring. He also leaves behind his beloved hound dog “Roxy”. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make a donation in memory of Arthur to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society 55 Strawberry Ave, Lewiston ME. 04240. A graveside service will take place on Saturday December 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Annex Cemetery, Paris Hill Road, South Paris. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with his family at to www.chandlerfunerals.comObituary
Arthur “Merle” Robbins, age 90 of Norway, passed away Monday November 30, 2020 at Stephens Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. The widower of Julia (Saarinen) Robbins. He was born August 3, 1930 in Norway a son of the late Herbert A and Phoebe (Leighton) Robbins. Arthur was a lifelong area resident who at a young age took over running the family dairy farm in Norway. He married Julia S. Saarinen on March 6, 1955. After running the family farm for many years, he went to work for C B Cummings where he retired after 26 dedicated years of service. He was an avid outdoors man who spent much of his time hunting coon and rabbit with his hound dogs. You could always find him down in the pasture just enjoying the land and its wildlife. He was a loving husband and father whose greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Phoebe Robbins, his loving wife, Julia (Saarinen) Robbins and their daughter Patsy Lee Robbins. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving children, sons: David Robbins, Alan Robbins and his wife Mary. Daughters, Barbara Martin and her husband Russell, and Linda Martin. Grandchildren Carey and Timothy Robbins, Justin and Jessica Robbins, Julia and Adrianna Martin. And his beloved 8 great grandchildren. He was expecting his first great great grandchild this spring. He also leaves behind his beloved hound dog “Roxy”. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make a donation in memory of Arthur to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society 55 Strawberry Ave, Lewiston ME. 04240. A graveside service will take place on Saturday December 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Annex Cemetery, Paris Hill Road, South Paris. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with his family at to www.chandlerfunerals.com