ST. GEORGE — Helen Lucille (Myrick) Robinson left this world just as she came into it, with guts, grit and grace. Born on April 26, 1935, in Birch Harbor, Maine, to Pauline (Crane) Myrick and Elliott Myrick, Helen was known by many names: “Bootsy,” “Little Flip,” and most famously, “Mimi.” In her early life, Helen split her time between beautiful Birch Harbor, picking blueberries with her little sister Stevie, and Port Clyde, Maine. Summers were spent off the coast of Port Clyde on Ram Island, the family’s beloved little rock on the sea. 

In high school, Helen was a baton-twirling majorette, which surprised no one, for she had a lifelong love of music and dancing. At one such dance after graduation, Helen met Ralph. Both had arrived at the event with different partners and ended up going home with each other. That was the spark that started her 59-year marriage to Ralph Robinson.

They settled in St. George, Maine, where Helen tried on many hats: medical secretary, receptionist at the Thorndike Hotel, CNA, and in her later years, working at the Pope Memorial Humane Society. Most notably, she worked at Farmer’s Restaurant in St. George, where many locals still recall Helen’s quick remarks and snappy comebacks brightening their mornings. But her favorite job of all was being a mom.

Ruth (Robinson) Thompson and Elliott Robinson were the lucky recipients of Helen and Ralph’s avalanche of unconditional love. The little house on the hill was filled with Ralph’s musical spoons, Helen’s enchanting piano and a revolving door of family, friends and animals. One of Helen’s many gifts was the ability to create a welcoming space for anyone who needed it. Many family members wound up living at the house for a stint, along with friends of Elliott and Ruth who found themselves considering Helen a second mother. Especially Justin Thompson, a local ruffian who moved in at 16 and was loved by Helen like her own. Every visitor was safe, fed and loved.

Every summer and Christmas were spent Down East with her family in a gaggle of cooking, cocktails and porch sits. In her later years, Helen found herself being the best grandmother ever, with three gorgeous grandchildren to spoil and squish. Dora Thompson, Sadie Thompson and Amelia Robinson are fortunate enough to call Helen their grandmother and strive every day to capture an ounce of her vivacious essence.

Helen Robinson cut through the noise and straight to the heart of life. Family, love and laughter were her bread and butter. Pretentiousness and stuffiness had no place. Those who were raised by her, and there were many, carry on her legacy by loving as unconditionally as she did. She wanted colorful earrings, drunken dance parties and a home full of people. She had humor that would make you blush and was 4 foot 11 on a good day. She stood up for her own with a fierceness that scared grown men. Beautiful, witty and rare, Helen will be deeply missed by those who knew her.

Helen’s legacy lives on through her cherished younger sister, Stephanie (Myrick) Kessecker, and brother- in-law, Allen Kessecker, of California. Helen is also survived by her many beloved nieces, nephews, great- nieces, and great-nephews in California, along with many Robinson nieces and nephews and her brother-in-law, Edgar Robinson.

She is survived by her two children, Ruth (Robinson) Thompson of Warren, Maine, and Elliott Robinson and his wife, Aisha Robinson, of Swampscott, Massachusetts. Along with Justin Thompson and her three grandchildren, Dora Thompson of Key West, Florida, Sadie Thompson of Portland, Maine, and Amelia Robinson of Swampscott, Massachusetts.

There will be a time of visitation on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5 - 7 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro. 

A funeral service will be held to celebrate Helen’s life on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.

As Helen would say, “Don’t say goodbye, say see ya soon!”

In lieu of flowers, donations could be sent to the Pope Memorial Humane Society, PO Box 1294, Thomaston, ME 04861 or at https://www.popehumane.org/give-now/.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall Funeral Home, Thomaston. To extend a condolence or share a story with the Robinson family, please visit Helen’s Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.