ROBIN STUART HOOD

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ROBIN STUART HOOD 1925-2007 Robin Stuart Hood of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Lethbridge Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, Alberta on Thursday, Jan 4, 2007. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Esther and his children Robin (Sharon) Hood, Peggy(Gerry) Kadey, Greg(Rosemarie Painter) Hood, Pat (Brian) White and Cameron (Rose Mueller) Hood and his grandchildren Shawna, Cameron, Scott, Brett (Meghann) and Kaley Hood, Tony, Nick and Ashley White and Kalen Hood and a special G-Pa to Braden. He is also survived by his twin brother David (Muriel) Hood and many nieces and nephews. Robin was predeceased by his parents Fred and Edith Hood, his sisters Mary Hood, and Muriel (Art) Heidecker and one brother Lesley Hood. Robin was born in Coronation, Alberta on September 29, 1925. He served in the Second World War and was wounded April 7, 1945. It was during his recovery in the hospital in Calgary he met his wife Esther and they started their life together in 1946. He was employed with the Canada Post Office in Calgary until 1968. He then joined the Department of National Defense and moved his family to Ottawa and then to Winnipeg where they settled. Robin was always an active volunteer in his community and in the Royal Canadian Legion 100 in Charleswood. He was best known for his integrity and for his support of family and friends and he will be missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held in Winnipeg on Friday January 12, 2007 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. A reception is to follow at the Charleswood Legion 100. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice. CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 11, 2007