Mary Robinson
December 22, 1924 - August 28, 2010

MARY E. ROBINSON, 85, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully Saturday, August 28, 2010 surrounded by her family at Village Place Health & Rehab Center, Port Charlotte.

Mary was born December 22, 1924 to the late Gustafe and Rose Elfe in Wilmington,
North Carolina and remained there for most of her childhood. In 1946, Mary graduated
From St. Joseph College in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Following graduate, she met the love
of life, Bill. The couple wed in June of 1954 and moved south to Melbourne, FL, where
Mary was the school librarian and active in both the Women’s Guild and the
Choir at Ascension Catholic Church. The Robinsons then relocated to Port Charlotte in 1972
where they settled to build their life together. In Port Charlotte, Mary worked as the librarian
at St. Charles School for 18 years, in addition to raising the couple’s five children. She was
a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where she was active in the Isabellas and the CCW.

Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She always
put God and family first. She was a loving matriarch to her family and a role model for all.
The world was a better place with her in it. “Mama” will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her loving family, her husband of 56 years, William “Bill” M.
Robinson of Port Charlotte; four daughters, Kathy (Jim) Wolf of Roswell, GA,
Debbie (Tony) Shore of Port Charlotte, Peg Robinson (Sherry Long) of Naples, FL and
Cindy Carrano (Matt McCormack) of Port Charlotte; a son, Bill Robinson, Jr. of Apple Valley,
CA; 9 grandchildren, Christopher (Rachel) Bolyard, Jennifer Bolyard, Stephen K. Wolf,
Katie (Billy) Elliot, Susan Shore, Brian Shore, Leanna Robinson, Jessica Carrano, and
Romeo Carrano; 2 great grandchildren, Grace Bolyard and Benjamin Bolyard.

Visitation will be held Friday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Roberson Funeral Home
Port Charlotte Chapel with a Catholic Wake Service and Rosary at 4:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday 1:00 PM, September 4, 2010 at St. Charles Borromeo
Catholic Church, Port Charlotte. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens,
Port Charlotte.

In lieu of Flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles
Borromeo Catholic Church, 21505 Augusta Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33952.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the guest book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.

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MARY E. ROBINSON, 85, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully Saturday, August 28, 2010 surrounded by her family at Village Place Health & Rehab Center, Port Charlotte. Mary was born December 22, 1924 to the late Gustafe and Rose Elfe in Wilmington, North Carolina and remained there for most of her childhood. In 1946,…

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Normand & Jean Lessard left a message on August 31, 2010:
Dear Mrs. Robinson, a lovely lady and role model for the children of St. Charles for so many years. We had the pleasure and privilege of knowing her beginning with our daughter Nicole's years at St. Charles School. She rests now in God's presence.
High Desert Primary Care MG left a message on August 31, 2010:
Condolences to the Robinson family.We are very sorry for your loss.
Niki Balginy left a message on August 31, 2010:
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I know this is a difficult time, but there are many friends and co-workers who are sending prayers your way. We consider Bill part of our family and therefore, the Robinson family is part of our family also.
Laura Barbao left a message on August 31, 2010:
I'm sending all my love and condolences to the entire Robinson family.I know Mary will be terribly missed by all, she was a strong, loving woman to everyone her life touched through the years. She was a lucky woman to have so many children and grandchildren that adored her so much. Best wishes to all! Leanna was lucky to have her as a grandmother! God bless all of you!
Nicole (Lessard) Yarab left a message on August 31, 2010:
My sincere condolences to the Robinson family. Mrs. Robinson was a special lady and a wonderful educator. I have very fond memories of her from my days as a student at St. Charles Borromeo School 1977-1986.
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Jim, Melody, Matt Herston left a message on August 31, 2010:
To the Robinson Family, I know there are not many words that can be said at this time that comforts the pain and loss you are feeling right now. Mary was a great person, and for those of us who are not family members, we are all so much better off in life for having had the oppurtunity to have known her. The Herston family extends our most heart felt love and compassion to the whole Robinson family. If there is anything we can do, please feel free call.
Jim/Maria Yamashita left a message on August 31, 2010:
Our prayers are with all the family. She is resting in peace at the side of Our Lord.
Pat and Leon Baker left a message on August 31, 2010:
Love and sympathy to the Robinson Family from the Baker Family. You were the first to welcome us to St. Charles when we arrived in Florida in 1973. God bless all of you.
Roberson Funeral Home left a message:
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