FARMINGTON – Dale T. Robbins, 66, of Wilton, died Sunday afternoon April 17, 2011, following an extended illness, “after the races”, with his loving family at his side.
He was born June 6, 1944, in Turner, Maine, a son of Merrill T. and Virginia M. (Jordan) Robbins. He received his education in Livermore Falls schools and was employed for many years as a track engineer and foreman for Maine Central Railroad. On Feb. 13, 1993, he married Vickie Davis in Farmington.
Dale was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and shared his love of the outdoors with his family and friends. He was a life member of the NRA and also enjoyed watching car races. He was often seen with his favorite companion, his dog, Buttons-and-Bows.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie, of Wilton; three sons: Timmy Robbins and his wife, Deborah of Livermore Falls; Jon Robbins and his wife, Penny of Livermore; Gerald “Butch” Dubay of Peoria, Arizona; four daughters: Donna Boivin and her companion Ted Soucy of Jay; Tammy Ranger of Dixfield; Kimberly Robbins and her fiancé Patrick Swan of Colonial Beach, Virginia; and Athena Sanders and her husband, Jake of N. Jay; two brothers: Timothy Robbins and his companion Judy of Benton and David Robbins and his wife, Ruth Ann of Turner; two sisters; Nancy Clark and her husband, Warren of Turner and Diana Dunham and her companion Michael of Livermore; ten grandchildren: Justin LeBlanc, Amanda Robbins, Ashlie Robbins, Danielle Ranger, Jason Robbins, Kyle Dubay, Taylor Dubay, Gavin Sanders, Bretteney Sanders and Ian Sanders, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his folks; a daughter, Karen Keene (twin of Kimberly) and a niece Leeann Bryant.
Memorial visitation will be held Wednesday evening, April 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 136 High St., Wilton. Memorial services will follow the next morning, Thursday April 28 at 11 a.m. from the Center with Rev. Eva Thompson officiating. Following services, all are welcome to attend a family reception at the Lane Dube AMVETS Post #33, Main St., Jay.
Remembrance gifts may be given to the Wilton Fish and Game c/o President Charles Tappan PO Box 339 Wilton, Maine 04294. Tributes and condolences may be shared with his family at www.wilesrc.com. Private springtime committal services at Lakeview Cemetery, Wilton.
