Robin Lynn Farrin, 59, of Boothbay, died peacefully Aug. 24 at home with her family by her side.
She was born on Oct. 4, 1953 in Amityville, N.Y., the daughter of the late Edgar and Norma Smith. Her family, shortly thereafter, relocated to Sanford, where she graduated from Sanford High School in 1972. After graduating high school she attended the University of Maine at Farmington to pursue a degree in elementary education. While attending a close friend’s wedding, unbeknownst to her, she would meet the love of her life, Patrick Allen Farrin.
Robin pursued many passions in life, her number one was her two boys, Kelly and Kipp. Being a stay-at-home mother proved to her what she clearly enjoyed in life. Watching her two sons climb up through the Southport Yacht Club sailing program, as she once had, was one of her greatest gifts as a mother. She also loved watching her sons’ local sports teams, and could be seen on the sideline, with Pat, traveling around the state supporting in any way possible. While traveling with her family in the winter months, she shared many memorable moments while visiting the Bahamas, Caribbean, and the coast of Florida. Her generosity and kindness towards her sons, throughout their lives, was the greatest gift and is clearly noticed in them today.
Robin was a key member in the early years of the Southport Rowgatta. She became a certified aerobics dance instructor and also attended the Downeast School of Massage. There she received a degree as a massage therapist. Robin met Tony Garreton, while attending Zumba classes at the Boothbay YMCA. Their friendship created an everlasting bond and love for dance. With the help of Tony, Zumba and Fiesta Fitness forever changed Robin’s life and opened a new door to many cherished friendships.
Her early childhood experiences teaching at the Southport Yacht Club would create a love for the ocean. She could always be seen sailing with her sons, exploring the Sheepscot River in her rowing shell, and overlooking daily yacht club activities while relaxing at her cottage on Davids Island.
She is predeceased by her parents, Edgar and Norma Smith; sister, Bonnie Smith; and aunt and uncle, Howard W. Galvin and Jean T. Galvin.
Robin is survived by her husband of 39 years, Patrick A. Farrin; sons, Kelly P. Farrin and Kipp C. Farrin and their girlfriends, Sasha M. Morin and Elizabeth A. Tilton; and brother, Captain Barry Smith; aunt and uncle, Frank L. Clifford and Barbara Clifford; as well as her beloved Old English Sheepdogs, Emily and Captain Reef.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in support of the “Save St. Andrews” task force may be sent to The Boothbay Wellness Foundation, P.O. Box 335, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.
The family would like to invite all willing friends and family to a celebration of Robin’s life at the Southport Yacht Club, 2-5 p.m., Sun., Sept. 1.
You are invited to share your condolences, memories, and photos with the family by visiting their Book of Memories page at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall, Boothbay.
