Mrs. Delta May Bristow (Robinson) passed away peacefully at home December 15, 2021, with the love of her family forever around her at the age of 93 years. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma.
Delta was born May 22, 1928, to Cecile and Christena Robinson in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. Delta was the second eldest of seven children. Dorothy (Delta), Audrey, Herb, Glady, Laurine and Patricia
The family moved to Parry Sound, Ontario when Delta was seven years old. Growing up on the Georgian Bay. Delta and her sisters and her brother enjoyed many hours skating on the pond behind the house her dad Cecile built, swimming and boating on the Georgian Bay, and helping with the many chores being an older sibling.
Delta began working at the age of fourteen, delivering Telegrams for the Canadian National, riding her bike everywhere to deliver them in Parry Sound. At the age of sixteen, Delta moved away to Toronto to work for Canadian National as a Teletype Operator and lived at the YWCA.
It was in Toronto she met the love of her life, John Bristow on a blind date in August 1953.
They were married January 7, 1955, and they spent the next several years travelling and living in Italy and France where John was then working for CalTex. Ronald was born 1956 and Douglas in 1957. John accepted the position of Manager of the Shell Canada, Innisfail Gas Plant in 1959. John and Delta built the family home and moved their young family to Innisfail in 1960. Carol Ann arrived in 1962 and Byron in 1965. Their family was complete.
Mom was fortunate enough to be able to stay at home. Coming home from school and activities and having mom at home was a highlight of our days. Delta loved nothing more than being involved and supporting her children in all their sports and having kids over to the house and the yard.
Delta was a proud member of Branch # 104 Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Volunteering and taking part in many activities. The Innisfail United Church was especially important and dear to mom. She missed being able to go services when her health declined.
Delta and John enjoyed their beautiful yard and home for 61 years, and it meant the world to them to be able to stay there until their passing. Entertaining family and friends over the years and cooking wonderful meals. Nothing made mom happier than having all her children and grandchildren at our family home.
Delta and John loved their annual trips home to Parry Sound to be with her mom, Christena, who lived to 102 years, her sisters, and her only brother and their families. Spending time on the Georgian Bay and Perry Island at the cottages.
Trips to Arizona to escape the winter months were always fun.
Spending time in Edmonton and Pigeon Lake with the Bristow families over the years was special to Delta and John as well.
Delta is predeceased by her loving husband John on July 24, 2021, and her sister Dorothy.
Delta is lovingly remembered and held close to their hearts by her children, Ron (Barb) Bristow, Doug (Jacqueline) Bristow, Carol Ann (Darcy) Stoyberg, Byron Bristow. Her eight grandchildren, Brandon (Jacquelyn) Bristow, Shawn (Nicole) Bristow, Tristan, Jonathan (Yvette) and Shannon Bristow, Reid (Kate), and Dana Stoyberg, Dillon Bristow. Six great grandchildren, Nolan, Blake, Carson, Kamdon, Sylvia Delta, and Nora Rose. She will be sadly missed by her sisters, Audrey, Glady, Laurine (Bill) and Patricia and brother Herb Robinson. Too many nieces and nephews to mention but they have all held a special place in the Auntie Delta’s heart.
We are heartbroken with the loss of our beautiful mom and grandma, but so very thankful and blessed to have had mom to love and share in our lives for so many years. Thank you for showing us the value of family and true love. We are blessed. A Celebration of Delta’s life will be held in spring of 2022. If friends desire, Memorial Donations may be made to Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #104, Innisfail 5108 – 49 Ave. Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1R1, Innisfail Minor Hockey, Box 6028, Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1S7 or Innisfail Figure Skating Club, Box 6061, Innisfail, Alberta, T4G 1S7. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd. 4415 – 49 Street Innisfail, Alberta Phone: 403.227.0006 Fax: 403.227.6437
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Delta May Bristow Robinson Wednesday December 15th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Innisfail, Province: Alberta