D. Irvin Robinson
1933-2018
David Irvin Robinson, of Petitcodiac passed away
peacefully at the Moncton Hospital February 16, 2018, at the young age
of 84, with family at his side.
Born in Little Shemogue on April 4, 1933, he was
the son of the late Beatrice (Thompson-Allen) and Bruce
Robinson. Irvin started his working life at The Bank of Nova
Scotia Port Elgin and Albert. Moving to Toronto at the young
age of 17 he went to work with Hill The Mover travelling over all of
Canada and the USA, he then went on to work as V.P. with Lancaster
Moving and Storage and North American Van Lines. Irvin later
founded Absolute Transportation Services and in 1993 in his retirement
he sold Absolute and returned to Petitcodiac.
Predeceased by wife of 63 years, Marion
(Crandall), son David, brother Stewart, sister Myrtle Hayward (late
Roy), brother-in-law Sydney Cradall, sister-in-law Edith Devereaux,
mother-in-law Vera Crandall and father-in-law Philip
Crandall. Survived by daughters Beatrice (Alfy Meyer), Ann
(late Robert Bourque), Mary-Jean (Bruce McCannell), Cindy Robinson
(Carl), Gail (Mark Tully), sister Jean MacGillivray, Barrie Ontario,
Wm. Crandall, sister-in-law Norma, daughter-in-law Libby and many
nieces & nephews. Irvin was blessed with18
grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren.
He was a member of St. James United Church in
Petitcodiac and a member of several Boards and Commissions.
Was a key participant in the founding of the Jordan LifeCare Centre
and served on that board for 14 years. In 2012 he was awared
Honorary Life Membership Award of the Provicial PC
Party.
Resting at the Armstrong’s Funeral Chapel, 33
Russell Street, Petitcodiac (756-3361), from where there will be
visitation Tuesday, February 20th from 3-6pm. The funeral
service will be held at the St. James United Church in Petitcodiac on
Wednesday at 1pm. Internment will be in Maplewood Cemetery
at a later date.
If desired, memorials to The Jordan LifeCare
Centre, St. James United Church or a charity of your choice would be
appreciated by the family.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de D Irvin Robinson 19332018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Petitcodiac, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
