Kenneth Ian Robinson
Died: June 12, 2008 | Place: Humber River Hospital
Obituary
IAN ROBINSON
Ian, at the age of 81 passed away on Thursday morning, June 12, 2008 after brief stay at Humber Hospital, Toronto. He was born in Windsor, Ontario and raised in Paris Ontario by Ken and Ruth Robinson. Spending most of the last 45 years in London, he was a longtime member of Highland Golf & Country Club and worked as Western Ontario Sales Manager of Hiram Walker and Sons. A lifetime member of The London Musicians Association, as well as Rotary, A.C.T. and Calvary United Church. Ian’s talents as a saxophonist and bandleader of The Ian Robinson Trio will be missed by all. He is survived by his loving family; wife Margaret, son Chris and his wife Linda, daughter Laura and her husband Mark Ettlinger and his adoring grandchildren, Andy Robinson and Jack and Julia Ettlinger. His loving and generous spirit has been a constant inspiration for us all. Friends and family are invited to a visitation for Ian on Wednesday, June 18th from 7PM till 9PM at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London where funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 19th, 1PM. Donations in Ian’s name may be made to the London Humane Society.
On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
We love you dad and we
know you will be with us, always.
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I am so sorry to hear about Ian’s passing. I was pleased to be able to see Ian again after a long absence when he attended Elmwood Ave Church for a few Sundays last year. He was a good friend of my father Don and on his behalf, as well as my own, I offer my sincere sympathy. I have fond memories of working wth Ian when I ran community dances during the seventies.
Memories live on.
Alistair McGhee
Uncle Loo Loo:
I will miss your smile and your warm hugs and your giggly laugh. I will especially miss the way you always called me your “beautiful Bank Manager”. You have always been a wonderful part of my life and a big void is left now. I am sure you are up in Heaven’s closet “playing Foo Foo Foo” Give my Mom a big hug and we all love you so much. Love Beckie Rick Jenn Lauren and especially Roly. xoxoxo
Auntie Margaret, Chris, Laura and families…
I am so very sorry to hear about Uncle Ian’s passing. I have very happy memories growing up visiting you all in London with my dad and all the family picnics we used to have.
His loss will be felt by many. What a wonderful man and father. He is in heaven now with my dad and Uncle Ian…please give my dad a big hug. I love you both.
Your great-niece,
Kerri Ann MacAskill(McDonald)
and her family
“All that lives must die,
Passing through nature to eternity.”
HAMLET
It was with great sadness that I heard of the passing of my “favourite” Uncle Loo Loo. I have so many wonderful memories of Auntie Margaret and Uncle Ian and the fun we always had when ever we got together at family functions. My childhood memories became my children’s memories as they too shared in the warmth and fun at our families Christmas extravaganzas with everyones talent being showcased, especially Uncle Loo Loo going foo, foo foo. We all will miss you terribly but will carry your smiles, jokes and great personality in our hearts.
Our love goes with you and hopefully our love and sympathy will make Auntie Margaret, Laura, Chris and their families sorrow a little less, as we all share in it.
Nancy and Phil Campagna, Peter and Darla Reid, Lisa (who always got hurt) Jeff , Madi and Ethan Rondeau
Hi Marg, Chris & Laura,
We are sad to hear of Ian’s passing. Not only was he one of Ron & Buelah’s best friends but he was also a special person to all of us.We will see you on Thursday.
Love,
Sally & Rick
My dear Marg and Laura and Chris
I am so very sorry to read that Ian died. What a lovely man he was! I do hope he didn’t suffer to much and that he was able to enjoy Toronto for awhile.
I know you will all miss him terribly…my thoughts will be with you and your families.
Fondly
Libby
So sorry to hear of Mr. Robinson’s passing. I know how
much he meant to his family and I’m sure you know how proud he was of all of you.
To Andy, Chris, Laura and Mrs.Robinson my deepest sympathy.
We were so sorry to read of your father’s death, Chris and Laura, the day after my father died. We deeply sympathize. We plan to attend the visitation tonight and the music nitght at the Highland afterwards. Last night we were listening to the CD of you and your father playing together, Chris. It was a beautiful way to remember him. Thank you for your kind email to us, Laura. Please give our sympathy also to your mother.
Sincerely,
James and Susan
Hello Margaret: I wish to send my condolances to you in the loss of Ian. I know you will have your family members for comfort.
There are not many of us left – and I hope you have many years to enjoy your grand children. I have memories of the Mars triplets.
I lost my wife – Julia Britain – at Christmas 2006 – and I have our 4 children for company.
My regards – – Alan Jull
Dear Laura and Chris:
I learned with sadness and dismay of your father’s passing. He was a generous and capable person and I’m sure you will miss him grievously. Please accept my condolences and sympathy for your loss.
Your old friend and school principal,
Bob Mann
Our condolences for your loss Marg, Chris and Laura. Ian’s band played at our wedding and he kindly played sax at our Mother, Florence (Yoder)Haskett’s funeral. Ian and Marg were close, cherished family friends and Ian will be missed by all.
Dear Marg, Chris, Laura & families:
I was so sad to hear of Ian’s passing. Although it’s been many years since we’ve been in touch I do remember all the good times we had at Hiram Walker and with our
families. Ian was a such a kind man. Be assured that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of great sadness.
Brenda Young
Dear Margaret- we are very sorry to hear of Ian’s passing. I remember fondly working for Ian when I nursed his beloved mother, Ruth, when I lived in London. My twin sister, Dolores and I grew up in Paris and absolutely adored his parents, Ken and Ruth. Please know that our prayers are with you and your family. with much sympathy, darlene walton and dolores raycraft (Lucas)
If we could share
Just one more day…
For every time
You made me smile…
We would be together in friendship forever.
The dearest man I have ever known in my entire life … I will miss you.
Love Always , Shelly
Sadly, we mark the passing of Ian. “Kindness,music,love of family”: these words and phrases come to mind when we think of Ian.
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, coming for to carry him home.”
Our sincere condolences to Marg, Chris, Laura and your families.
We are saddened to hear of Ian’s passing. He was a longtime fellow member of the London A.C.T. club and we have many pleasant memories of Ian at our meetings and at our dances where he played and entertained us. Our sincere condolences to his family for their loss.
Dear Marg, Chris, Laura and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Ian’s passing. I have such wonderful memories of the Robinson and Peters family gatherings, playing cards, music, jokes, and just lots of fun. Ian’s smile and his fun loving spirit will always be in my memory. I’m sure Ron and Buelah will be happy to see him. All our love…
Howard, Karen, Carley and Craig
All our heart felt sympathy, we know he will be greatly missed.
We were all so sad to hear of Uncle Ian’s passing. Sorry we could not be with you all yesterday, but our hearts and prayers were.
Love, Kerri, Julie & Amy
On behalf of Jeanne Muldoon I send this condolence to Margaret and family. Sorry she is able to attend. Her thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeanne Muldoon, Fiddlers Green, London.
Dear Laura,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your father. I do hope that your memories of the many wonderful times you and your dad shared will carry you through this tough time.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Carol
Marg and family, very sorry to hear about Ian’s passing.we always enjoyed time with you and him while you were in Victoria and when we were in London.all the best Wib and Pat.