Dorothy “Dot” Robbins Lee

ALBION – Dorothy “Dot” Robbins Lee departed Lakewood Continuing Care in Waterville, Maine on September 20, 2025, to join her husband, Ralph. She was born on February 2, 1930, in Livermore Falls, Maine, the daughter of Ernest and Cora (Merchant) Robbins. She attended the McDonald Rural School and graduated from Besse High School in Albion, Maine. On October 11, 1947, she married Ralph Lee. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage and raised their two daughters in Albion. Dot was employed for several years at Jim’s Produce Co. in Unity and then at SAD#49 in 1972 where she worked in food service until her retirement in 1995.

Dot enjoyed taking care of her home. She was a talented seamstress. She knit beautiful sweaters for her daughters and grandchildren and crocheted many doilies and bedspreads. She also enjoyed needlepoint, crossword puzzles and spending time with her loving family. She and Ralph took many trips with Maine Line Tours, the most memorable being to the dedication of the World War II Memorial in Washington DC and a two-week trip in the Canadian Rockies.

Dot was a member and volunteer at the Muskie Center in Waterville, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #14 in Fairfield and belonged to the Red Hat Society where she had many fun times with that group.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph, brothers Ernest Jr (Buddy), Walter and Frank Robbins, sister Winetta Higgins and several half brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters Bonnie Williams (John) of Byron, GA and Rhonda Miller of Winslow, ME, four grandchildren Toby Smith (Winnie), Garrett Gustafson (Danielle), Molly Warmelink (Mike) and Katie Haley, five great grandchildren Hunter and Rebecca Smith, Michael Warmelink, Ella and Hannah Gustafson and great great granddaughter, Skylar Smith; sisters Hilda Gay and Patricia Fogg (Blaine); and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her former son-in-law Gary Gustafson and wife, Linda.

Visiting hours will be Saturday, September 27th, 2025, from 2 to 4 pm at Veilleux-Redington Lawry Brothers 8 Elm St. Waterville, Maine. A private graveside service for family will be held at the Veteran’s Cemetery on the Mt. Vernon Road in Augusta Monday September 29th, 2025, at noon.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the dedicated staff of Lakewood Continuing Care and Northern Light Hospice.

Arrangements are in the care of Veilleux, Redington and Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 8 Elm St, Waterville, where condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at https://www.vrlfuneralhome.com/.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the China Baptist Church, 36 Causeway Rd, China, Maine 04358.