Obituary of Kenneth E. Robinson

Kenneth E. Robinson, just days short of his 90^th birthday, passed June 9, 2023 in Bangor after a sudden illness. He was born June 23, 1933 in Hampden, the son of Herbert C. and Della (Marshall) Robinson. 

Ken was a US Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He worked for Brake Service in Bangor as a mechanic for 32 years then in his retirement for BFI driving truck or whatever else was needed. He finished his career helping his son-in-law operate Northern Waste. 

Along with his wife Marie, Ken enjoyed many years of RV camping all over the United States. Ken was an avid viewer of NASCAR, especially as a fan of the legendary Richard Petty. In his later years, he enjoyed riding his side-by-side, going on adventures with both his daughters, and riding close to home, which he was doing until the day before his passing.

Ken was predeceased by his beloved wife of 52 years, Marie (Dulac) Robinson in 2008. Surviving are two daughters, Debra Buswell and her husband, George of Corinth and Joan Gray and her husband, Wayne of Dedham; two grandchildren, Jennifer Barnes and her husband, Scott of Corinth and Shawn Gray and Lindsay of Bangor; one great granddaughter, Josephine Barnes; Lindsay’s two children, Landon and Brody; one brother, Ralph Robinson and his wife, Annie of Winterport; several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his parents, a sister, Betty Robinson and by several Demmons in-law.

Family and friends may visit 4 - 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 299 Union St., Bangor. A private service honoring Ken’s life and burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Bangor. Messages and memories may be shared with his family on the tribute wall of kileyandfoley.com.