Harvey Robinson, obituary
SOUTH THOMASTON — Harvey Wilson "Hap" Robinson, 73, passed away July 6, 2013, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born Feb. 11, 1940, at Hall Quarry in the village of Southwest Harbor, he was the son of Ira and Helen Moore Robinson.
Hap spent his early working years at the Thorndike Hotel, where he met Dick Curliss, who was the inspiration for his love of country music and the inspiration behind his formation of The Seacoast Ramblers – a country western band in which he was singer and lead guitar player. The Seacoast Ramblers could be heard most weekends at local lounges and VFW halls for Saturday night dances. In his early career he could be heard on the radio with Bob Ellston.
He worked for Camden Tanning Corp. from 1968 to 2000 doing numerous jobs. After the closing of the tannery, he worked at Pen Bay Medical Center as an escort until his retirement.
He was known for his kindness to all, his quick wit and his smile, which never failed to make you smile back.
His favorite times were gathering friends and family for holidays and summer cookouts. During any thunderstorms he could be found sitting in "his" chair watching them. The beauty never ceased to amaze him. He also loved sitting on his deck watching sunrises and sunsets. He loved taking cruises and yearly trips to Old Orchard Beach with his wife.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Hap is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dottie" Small Robinson of South Thomaston; his children, Sheila Whittier of Appleton, Tim Robinson and his wife, Angie, of Friendship, Sonny Robinson of Leeds, Billie Jo Robinson of Los Angeles, Calif., Mary Dorr of South Thomaston, Lewis Bowden of Owls Head, Torie Witham and her husband, Sean, of Washington, and Joe Barboza of Massachusetts; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Georgia Ward of Florida, Dona Boynton of Rockland, Chet Robinson of Spruce Head with whom he was very close, Bonnie True of Massachusetts and Diana Bennett of St. Albans; as well as his sister-in-law, Mary Chase; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 10, at 2 p.m. at Coughlin Memorial Cemetery on Rankin Street in Rockland. The Rev. Stephen White will officiate.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home in Rockland.
To share a memory or condolence with Hap's family, visit his Book of Memories online at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins.
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