LINDA LESLIE ROBINS (NEILLY) -

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LINDA LESLIE ROBINS (nee NEILLY) 1945 - 2004 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Linda on Saturday, July 10, 2004 after an accident at her home. Linda was predeceased by her father Ernest Neilly and her mother Lena Neilly. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 39 years Ron Robins; son Tim Robins and his friend Robyn Nelvin; daughter Deborah Holmberg and her husband Darren; grandchildren, Samantha Robins, Danielle Robins, Meagan Robins, Kelsi Holmberg, Kerstin Holmberg, Karin Holmberg, and Davin Holmberg; dear friend Rose Deibert; and many other friends and relatives. Linda was born on February 19, 1945 in Winnipeg. She grew up with her parents in Brandon, MB. Her school years were spent at King George Elementary School, Earl Haig Junior High and Neelin High School. As a girl Linda loved to play the piano and spend time with her dad fishing and ice-skating. She attended and taught Sunday school at First Church United in Brandon. As a teenager Linda worked at Barneys Drive Inn, Speakmans Store and Bandon Musical Supply. After attending Wheat City Business Collage Linda took a job with Household Finance. On September 25, 1965 Linda married Ron Robins of Brandon Hills and moved to the farm. She later worked for the City of Brandon and then took a few years off to raise her children. During these years Linda took a great interest in ceramics and created many pieces that can be seen throughout her home. She was very involved in the Brandon Centennial Fastball League where she was one of the official score keepers. She later returned to work at the Chamber of Commerce where she eventually became General Manager and Executive Secretary of the Brandon Real Estate Board. Linda loved to go camping with her family and her children have many memories of summers weeks spent at the lake with Mom and Dad arriving for the weekend. The family eventually built a cottage at Sandy Lake, which they still have. In 1979 she started work for the Federal Government with DND at Shilo. In 1986 the family moved to Winnipeg and Linda started to work for Health Canada where she lived and worked until her death. Linda will best be remembered for her love and support of her family and grandchildren no matter what type of challenge they took on, most recently with the Highland Hoppers dance group and caring for her grandchildren while mom was busy with work or church functions. Ron and his hunting friends will always remember her for the breakfasts she made for them, no matter how early they were headed out, as well as the huge hamburgers she would send along for lunch. Linda was always loved playing cards and was an avid reader, a hobby which she has passed on to her daughter and grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 15 at 3:00 p.m at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., with reception and interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lindas memory to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 13, 2004