ROCKLAND — Raymond S. Robinson, Sr., 82, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born in Rockland, October 4, 1939, he was the son of Oscar, Sr. and Margaret Robinson. Educated locally, Ray met Judith Havener in March of 1962. It was love at first sight and the two were married in August of that same year.

Ray and Judith welcomed three sons into the family and they became his whole world. Family was Ray’s number one priority. He was extremely proud of the legacy he built, with seven generations of Robinsons. He was very close to his four grandchildren, and later his four great-grandchildren.

He took great joy in traveling, taking many trips with his family and their friends to many places including Florida, California, Canada and Mexico.

Ray began in the waste business at the age of eight, working alongside his father. He took over the business in 1962, and ran Robinsons Waste Removal with his family until 2021.

Ray was a kind and supportive family man who loved fiercely and instilled the value of hard work in his children and all future generations. He was a true gentle giant who will be sadly missed by all who loved him.

Predeceased by three brothers, Ellison, Francis and Oscar, Robinson, Jr.; three sisters, Doris Eaton, Evelyn Vassel, and Pauline Hanley; Raymond is survived by his beloved wife, Judith Robinson of Rockland; his three sons, Raymond S. Robinson, Jr. and his companion Amy Joslyn of Rockland and Sanford, Scott Robinson and his wife Terry Sprowl-Robinson of Tenants Harbor, Gerald Robinson and his companion Barbara Thompson of Rockland; five grandchildren, Kyla Rae Robinson McDonald and her husband Cameron McDonald of Rockland, Ryan Robinson and his companion Ashley Curtis of Rockland, Sarah Robinson of Rockland, Logan Thompson of Union, Jason Pierce of Rockland; four great-grandchildren, Hayden, Ava, Raymond and Jameson; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews a large loving extended family.

Services for Ray were previously held. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and a recording of the service may be viewed on his Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ray’s memory to either, Make-A-Wish Foundation, 477 Congress Street, Suite M1, Portland, ME 04101; Shriners Hospital for Children, Donation Department, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104; or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.