ROBSON, George Irvine - It’s with great sadness we announce the passing on January 27, 2022 of our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather George at the age of 94.
George was married to Gloria Robson for over 70 years at the time of her passing in 2018.
George is survived by daughter Lynn, son Peter (Karen), grandchildren Stephanie Ott (Brandon), Michelle Ott (Chance) Ken Robson (Natalie) and great grandchildren Jude, Dash, Maverick, Harper and Walker.
George is also survived by his partner Doris Ashenhurst.
Doris and George very much enjoyed their time together and were constant companions.
George enjoyed many years as an active member and executive of the Uxbridge Seniors, Uxbridge Lawn Bowling and Uxbridge Curling Club. George delivered Meals on Wheels as well as being a Community Care driver for over 25 years.
Recently George has missed his Legion comrades who he spent many Thursday afternoons with solving most of the world’s problems. During World War II, George, at the age of 15 left Fergus Ontario to join the Canadian Army. Army recruiters turned him down because of his age.
Recruiters did provide him with a train ticket to New York City where he signed on with the armed Norwegian merchant ship “Margarete Bakke”. George travelled the ocean seas having his 16th birthday in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Upon his return to Canada George joined the Canadian Army and was shipped to Shilo, Manitoba where he obtained his “wings” as a Canadian paratrooper.
Dad was a wise gentleman who always had time for family, always welcomed last minute guests and made people he met feel comfortable.
He had fond memories of his 41 years at Stelco Steel retiring as Superintendent of Stores. Dad saw humour in the fact that his education ended at the PSG level which sounded impressive in meetings but actually was the abbreviation for Public School Graduate. We will miss Dad’s wisdom, guidance and charm.
We wish to acknowledge the care and services provided by Douglas Crossing. We commend and thank the Uxbridge Legion for continuing to support veterans and their families.
Special thanks to Dr Chau and Dr Munn who each provided compassionate medical support. Visitation (walk through) to be held at Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. To attend the visitation, you must register a time in advance by contacting the funeral home.
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