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Ernest Francis Robinson, Jr. died from Agent Orange complications at Miles Memorial Hospital with his loving wife by his side on Monday, June 6, 2016. He was born September 30, 1943 in Thomaston, Maine to Ernest F. Robinson, Sr. and Bertha (Winslow) Robinson. Ernest graduated from Thomaston High School. Following high school he was a clam digger and then joined the Army in 1968 and served a tour in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry and was awarded many medals, including the Bronze Star. After his tour of duty he returned home and was digging clams, was a lobsterman and a foreman at Stinson Canning Company. Ernest loved playing poker, horse races and deer and bear hunting. He was a member of the American Legion Post #42 in Damariscotta, VFW #3095 in Friendship, a member of the Disabled American Veterans, and a member of the Knights of Pythias in Thomaston. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, and his Vietnam brother Robert Grafton. He is survived by: his wife Sharon Robinson of Waldoboro, Maine, son Ernest Charles “Chip” Robinson of Thomaston, Maine, daughter Kandice Miller (Jeremy) of Canterbury, NH, daughter, Vicktoria Robinson (fiance Chris Cushman) of Waldoboro, Maine; grandchildren Karly, Kiara, Brayden Ernest, twins Colton and Cade, Kaylee, Bryce, Tyler, Brooke, Lily; 10 siblings; Legion Brothers, Ray B., Roy P., Mike Z, Mike J., Buddy, Stanley, Sky, Vaughn, Chuck and Jerry. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Hall Funeral Home in Waldoboro. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 12 noon at Halls of Waldoboro. Donations may be made in Ernest’s name to the American Legion Post #42, 527 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543. Ernest’s bucket list was to see Karly graduate from college, to see the Viet Nam Wall, and to see his siblings all get along. He loved them all even though they didn’t bother with him. Hall’s of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, light a candle for Ernest, or to share a story or picture, visit his Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com |
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1943 - 2016 (72 Jahre)
