Robin Memorial

Of all the means to insure happiness throughout life by far the most important is the acquisition of friends. - Epicurus Robin drifted through life. He experienced the joys and sorrows of marriage, the pleasures and travails of parenting. For more than thirty five years he lived on his Huron County farm on land that he cleared with his uncle Clifford and in the home which he built. Living in the country, experiencing the winter blizzards and the marsh marigolds in his woods were great pleasures. He had the honour of serving his fellow citizens as a municipal councilor. He followed the setting sun, crossed the Rockies and spent his last years hiking the peaks and cycling the trails. Vancouver Island was his last home. - Robin As you see above, Robin had written his own obituary. While he was not oversentimental, he had a romantic spirit. For those who knew him, Robin was a man of diverse interests and clever humour. He lived modestly, was a true outdoorsman, and modelled community leadership as an elected official, active volunteer, and donor to causes local and global. In his memory, we invite you to make a contribution to continue his support of humanitarian efforts, arts and culture, the outdoors, politics, or healthcare: Doctors Without Borders (MSF): https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/donate-now Victoria Foundation's Arts and Culture Fund: https://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/arts-and-culture-fund/ Vancouver Island Trail: https://vi-trail.ca/get-involved/donate/ Liberal Party of Canada: https://liberal.ca BC Cancer Foundation: https://bccancerfoundation.com/ways-donate Victoria Hospitals Foundation: https://www.victoriahf.ca His daughter and family thank the dedicated staff at BC Cancer Agency and both Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital where he received excellent care. He went on his own terms with calm courage, his daughter Bronwyn holding his hand, and knowledge of how loved he was by family and friends. We should all be so fortunate. At his request, Robin had a green burial without a service. He is laid to rest in the Woodland's in the Royal Oak Burial Park, beneath cedar branches that call to mind ancient Celtic traditions that he would have found interesting. His first wish to be donated to science was pursued but unfortunately due to COVID could not be accommodated. In the spring, and as COVID guidelines allow, Robin had asked that his friends be invited to gather in East Sooke Park where he loved to hike. Plans will be made and communicated at a later time. In the interim, Robin had curated a playlist to say farewell. We invite you to sit with a glass of wine or a dark beer ("because it's winter" Dad would say) and listen to Robin's farewell playlist: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlhZbdWFFoJdUt41JQkDaHlfouMesppld (no account needed) or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4GGZV1RcL7IrKBIfJRgdrl?si=PkNYRdHCRl6Ix0pLWUBA_w We invite you to share your own memories and photos on this page. Thank you for your love and friendship.