Robert was truly an amazing man who shared his time with so many people. He continuously spread joy and laughter to everyone around him. His sense of humor, his smile, and his ability to make anyone laugh will be greatly missed. Robert has a loving heart and was always ready to help wherever he was needed. Robert was very proud of his family and of his lifelong friendships he created throughout his life. Robert was very fond of his sidekick and little buddy Denver (the family’s Boston Terrier). He enjoyed attending car shows and cruise nights with his family and all of his car show buddies or “the gang” as he referred to them. Robert’s list of accomplishments is too great and too long to list.
He was born in Freeport on October 21, 1946. He is the son of Harold and Ethel (Renfrew) Dorrington. He was fondly known as one of “the Dorrington Boys.” He attended Freeport Schools and upon his graduation he served four years in the US Navy.
Robert married the love of his life, Diane (Arris) Dorrington on October 10, 1970 and together they created a beautiful home raising their two daughters in Durham. He was a long time employee for L.L. Bean and recipient of the Bean’s Best Award in 2008. In the fall of 2008, after dedicating 47 years to the company, Robert retired.
Robert is lovingly survived by his wife Diane of 48 Years, a daughter Nikki Dorrington, of Gray, daughter Betty (Dorrington) Keith, and son in law and best friend Jason Keith of Durham. Robert has 3 beautiful grandchildren: Jenna Tayman of Gray, Alexander Keith and fiancé Destiny Kenney of Durham, Kathryn Keith of Durham; a brother James Dorrington of Freeport, brother Allen Dorrington and wife Rita of Auburn; his mother in law whom he loved dearly Betty Arris of Freeport; brother and sister in laws Leland Arris of Freeport, Gary Arris and wife Sandy of Bridgton, Leo Arris and wife Arlene of Freeport, Delbert Arris and companion Leanne Dech of Freeport, Granville Arris and wife Diane of Westbrook, Mary Ellen (Arris) Burnham of Freeport, Leatrice (Arris) DiConzo and husband Stephen of Freeport, and Joyce Dorrington; he had numerous nieces, nephews, great nephews and nieces, and a few great great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents Robert is predeceased by two brothers Harold and John Dorrington, nephew Nicolas Dorrington, sister in law Josie Dorrington, and father in law Leland Arris Sr.
Graveside services and a celebration of Robert’s Life will be announced at a later date in the spring.
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