REGINALD FREDERICK ROBSON

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REGINALD FREDERICK ROBSON Reginald Frederick Robson passed away peacefully on April 17, 2011 at the age of 77, with his devoted wife Eunice at his side and surrounded by his loving family, at Moog and Friends Hospice in Penticton, BC. Reg was predeceased by his parents Frederick and Mary Robson of Dauphin, Manitoba. He was born in Dauphin and raised on the family's pioneer homestead farm. Reg met Eunice, the love of his life, at a high school dance. Married for 57 years, they raised their children in Manitoba where Reg led a successful career in Public Service, beginning in Forestry, working as the Assistant Deputy Minister of Northern Affairs, and retiring from Municipal Finance in Winnipeg. Reg and Eunice retired to British Columbia where he enjoyed golf, playing pool at the Oliver Legion, fishing, gardening and travelling with his wife and many good friends. Reg will be remembered for his exceptional generosity, his great sense of humour and his commitment to family and friends. Reg lived his life with dignity and integrity, recognized by all who knew him as a man of his word, who was always willing to lend a hand to help others. Reg was proud to volunteer in recent years as a driver for the Masonic Cancer Car Program. Cherished as a loving husband, father and grandfather, Reg leaves to mourn his wife Eunice Robson of Penticton, his children Christine Robson of Winnipeg, Craig Robson of Burnaby, Alanna Robson and her husband Michael Pierce of Maple Ridge, his grandchildren Kelsey and Brandon Pierce of New Westminster, BC. Reg is survived by his older brother and best friend Walter Robson and his wife Doreen Robson of Dauphin, a younger brother and two sisters, many nieces and nephews. Appreciation is extended to the caring physicians and nurses of Penticton Hospital, the Penticton Renal Clinic, and Moog and Friends Hospice. Respecting Reg's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place at the Oliver Legion on Thursday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m., reception to follow. Our family's chain is broken, And nothing seems the same. As God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Reg's memory to Moog and Friends Hospice in Penticton, BC; the Okanagan-Similkameen Hospital Foundation, or the Masonic Cancer Car Program. Condolences to the family can be placed by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 20, 2011