GEORGE ELMER ROBINSON
Our Dad peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the age
of 87 years. Dad was the last of 11 children to pass on and a chapter in the
Robinson family has come to an end.
In our immediate family Dad was predeceased by his daughter Kim
and his wife Molly.
Immediate surviving
family members include Debbie, Lawrence, Julie, Jenny, Tony, John, Meg, Jane,
and Cole.
Dad was born in Winnipeg on July 11, 1926. He had a tough
upbringing but made his way out of poverty with his athleticism and signed with
the New York Rangers in 1946. His best years were with the Rangers American
Hockey League team the New Haven Ramblers.
Our Dad was a kind man and would offer a helping hand to most. He
freely passed on his love of hockey to the community of Thompson where he was
affectionately known as Mr. Hockey. He was a natural born coach and helped
hundreds of young hockey players develop their skills, flying out or travelling
by bombardier to remote northern communities to run hockey schools in the 60’s
and 70’s
We will remember him for
his kind-hearted nature and his fierce determination.
Love you
Dad!
There will be a private service out at Wallace Lake in
the summer, a place that Dad loved so much! If you wish to pass on your
condolences please e-mail them to his son Lawrence (Larry) Robinson at bridgesgolfcourse@mymts.net
In compliance with
George’s wishes, no formal Funeral Service will be held.
Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements - wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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