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ROBERTSON, William John

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Father, Grandfather, Doctor, Farmer, Cottager, Essayist, Amateur Theologian, Lifelong Student. Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Thursday, August 31, 2006 in his 86th year. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Ruby for over 60 years. Dear father of John (Linda) of Sault Ste. Marie, Mary Keshen (Richard) of Sydney, N.S., Peggy Reinwald (John) of Renfew, Arnold of Toronto, Donald (Kathy) of Lanark, and Douglas (Lynn) of Chicago. Grandfather of Julia (Andrew), David (Hilary), Graeme (Amy), Aaron (Dawn), Colin, Tamara, Sheena, Mikaela, Scott, Kelsey, Russell, Jaeger and Miles. Great Grandfather of Emma and Isaac. Son of Antoinette and Robert Robertson and brother of Don from Liberty, Saskatchewan. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, friends, many patients, and Bridget. Graduate of University of Saskatchewan (B.A. 1942), University of Toronto (M.D. 1944). Pediatric practice for 47 years in Sault Ste. Marie. Friends may call at Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Monday, September 4, 2006 from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service from St. Andrews United Church on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 12 noon. Mrs. Janet Norman and Rev. Phil Miller officiating. Internment Holy Trinity Cemetery, St. Joseph Island, following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New SAH Fund, St. Andrews United Church Memorial Fund, or Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Jocelyn).