Dorothy L. (Connolly) Robbins, of Melrose, died at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on March 19, 2018 at the age of 93. Dorothy was born & raised in Charlestown and attended Charlestown schools. She resided in Charlestown until 1950, Somerville for 25 years and the past 43 years in Melrose. Dorothy enjoyed family vacations at their camp in Rochester, NH, traveling to Hawaii, Bermuda, Montreal, New York and going on cruises. She was a homemaker, loved reading, playing cards and her family was the most important part of her life. She was the beloved wife of George A. Robbins for 70 years. Loving mother of Diana Artick & her husband Stephen of Framingham, Susan Ercolini & her husband Paul of Westford, Karen Warrington & her husband Gary of N. Reading, Thomas Robbins & his wife Nancy of Burlington and David Robbins & his wife Patricia of Londonderry. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Corey, Greg, Adam, Jamie, Sarah, Lora and Lindsay. Great grandmother of Bryce, Blake and Lucia. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc., 300 5th Ave., Waltham, MA 02451.