ROBINSON, Pastor Leon J., 76,
Stacyville,Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29 at the Stetson memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.
STACYVILLE — Pastor Leon J. Robinson, 76, went to be with his Lord on May 24, 2016 at his home. He was born June 3, 1939 in Stacyville, the son of Sylvester and Mildred (Cullen) Robinson.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Berlin crisis. He was a selectman for the town of Stacyville for 44 years, retired as a saw filer for Sherman Lumber for 32 years, served as a Methodist Pastor in the Danforth and Mattawamkeag communities for 28 years. He enjoyed all aspects of the great outdoors especially hunting, fishing and gardening, spending time with his family including his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And he was always planning fishing trips.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bonita (Graham) Robinson of Stacyville; four children, Rhonda Murray and Jerry MacKovsky of Boise, ID, Christian Robinson and Denise E. Causey of Houlton, Noel Corder of St. Petersburg, FL, Timothy and Danette Robinson of Levant; eight grandchildren, Amber Murray, Justin Hazlett, Jamie Clark, Bradley and Heather Arthurs, Melissa Robinson (soon to be Mrs. Ryan Ramsdel), Rebecca Robinson, Samantha Robinson; six great-grandchildren, Shai, Cora, Piper, Ciara, Madeline, Zoey; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; four siblings, Bill, Merrill, Howard and Richard; two son-in-laws, Christopher Murray and Dwayne Corder; a grandson, Larry; a great-grandson, Larry. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 28th at Bowers Funeral Home, 56 Sherman Street, Island Falls. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ruth Foss officiating. Interment will be in the Stacyville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to the Wilderness Walk for Warriors, 101 Forest Hill Drive, Levant, ME 04456.
