SEYMOUR, CT: Melvina W. Robinson, age 94 entered into peaceful rest on January 7, 2010 at Shady Knoll Health Center, with her devoted family at her side; she was the devoted wife of the late Edwin Robinson. Mrs. Robinson was the daughter of the late Henry and Fannie (Arnold) Welles. She was predeceased by her brother, Rev. Edward Welles, and grandson Mark Maciecki. Mrs. Robinson was retired from the Waterman Bic Corp. and enjoyed her retirement traveling, crafting, bingo, and especially her yearly birthday trip with her family to the Mohegan Sun. She is survived by her brother-in-law Franklyn Hawley (Martha), her daughter, Elizabeth Dobas (Dr. Daniel), and a son David R. Robinson in Idaho, granddaughter, Karen Ricci (William), grandsons, David R. Robinson (Becky), Tye Robinson, Daniel Robinson (Teri), and Jeffrey Robinson (Danise), great grandchildren, Lauren Ricci, CT, Ashley Taylor, TX, Anna Olivia WA, Stephen, Dylan, Briauna, ID and Whitney, WA. No calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial gifts may be made to Macular Degeneration Research; 22512 Gateway Center Dr., P.O. Box 1952, Clarksburg, MD 20871-1952 Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour. To express condolences online please only go to www.hullfh.com

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