ROBINSON, Jeffery Lawrence - peacefully passed away at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Monday, November 28, 2022 after a brave seven year battle with leukemia.
He is now reunited with his loving wife Kenna, who passed away in 2005. Best friend and father of Whitney (David Whitfield) and Grant. Adored Papa of his boys, Marshall and Logan. Son of the late Bonnie and Ted Robinson. Favourite son-in-law of Dona and Ken Ballstadt. Brother of Laurie Martin and the late Wendy Evans (Dale) and special brother-in-law of Dan and Lori Ballstadt. Uncle of Samantha, Kimberly (Derek), Sarah (Rob) Curtis (Jodi), Christopher (Jacqueline) and Marcie (Matt). Great uncle to many nieces and nephews and remembered by all of his cousins. Very special friend of Maureen Kershaw, whom he adored.
Lifelong friend of John McLeod, John Kasch, and Frank Parker. He will be fondly remembered by all of his friends with the Sault Naturalists and Voyageurs and the many coworkers and friends he made during his career at PUC. Also everyone he met over the years at Basswood Lake.
A Come and Go visitation will be held at the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. E. 705-759-2522) on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 1 pm until 3 pm. Spring interment Maple Ridge Cemetery in Thessalon. Memorial donations (payable by cheque or online) to ARCH or to the Algoma Highlands Conservancy would be appreciated by the family.
Thank you to Cindy, John, and Cassandra in the Cancer Clinic and to Dr. Hill for his support over the last 7 years as well as all of the encouraging and caring staff at the Ottawa Hospital. Thank you to the emerge staff who made him feel comfortable and staff in 3B - James and Katie as well as Dr. Apostle and Brittney. Thank you especially to the amazing staff at ARCH you made Dad's transition to the spirit world so comforting for him. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the Robinson family.
“Life is one of God's greatest journeys; but death is the next great adventure." Enjoy your next adventure, Dad.