Clifford George "Kip" Robinson

East Machias – Clifford “Kip” George Robinson, 80, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 at a Bangor hospital. Clifford was born in Calais on January 20, 1933 and attended Calais Academy. Kip enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Upon returning home, he worked for Dead River Co. until beginning his career in plumbing and heating, retiring from the Cutler Communications Center in 1993. Upon retirement, Kip and his wife Barbara moved to Ocala, FL, where they lived until 2007 when they moved back to Machias to be close to family. Clifford was a member of Sherman Bros. Post #3 American Legion in Calais and enjoyed golfing, playing bingo, dancing with his beloved wife, and playing the guitar and piano. Kip loved horses and enjoyed attending horse shows.

Clifford was predeceased by his parents, Adolphus and Winifred (Kelley) Lentz Jr.; a son Thomas Robinson; and a sister, Pauline Chase. Surviving are his loving wife Barbara (Noddin) Robinson of Machias; his daughter Brenda Ramsdell and husband Randy of East Machias; two grandchildren, Kellie Kilton and husband Adam of Roque Bluffs, and Shana Ramsdell of Machiasport; two great-grandchildren, Kisten and Baylee Rae Kilton; a special nephew Dominic Frost of Waterville; and his faithful canine companion Ellie.

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Jacksonville Cemetery in East Machias. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.

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