RCAF Veteran, Department of Transport, Proud Islander
Jim will be deeply missed. He was a cherished and devoted member of the Robinson, Thorsell and Knights families, bubbly, giving and loyal to friends and family; and a man full of life, laughter and genuine kindness.
Jim Robinson, born at Augustine Cove, Prince Edward Island, on March 26, 1925 to Albert J. and Mary (Mooney) Robinson. Died unexpectedly in Carleton Place, Ontario, on November 17, 2013.
Treasured and devoted husband of the late Lilian Larsen Robinson; loving father of Shawn (David) Knights of Edmonton, AB, David (Maggie) Thorsell of Ashton, ON. Grandfather of Noel Knights (Eric Blount) and Robin Knights, Karen Wiggins (Hugh), Laura Thorsell (Jamie Kuhnke), Steven Thorsell (Cindy Evers). Great-grandfather of Tayisha and Mya Knights, Lindsay, Ella and Eric Wiggins, Cameron, Ava and Andrew Thorsell and Emma Kuhnke. Dear uncle to John (Hazel) Robinson, the late Alan (Julia) Robinson and their children Deborah, Alan, Mary, Susan, Lori and Andrew, all of Prince Edward Island. Predeceased by his brothers, Eric Robinson (Edith) and Arthur Robinson (WW1-Ypres), and sisters, Ruth Robinson and Vera Robinson.
A shared time of remembrance will be held at the Waterside Retirement Residence, Jim's home, 105 McNeely Avenue, Carleton Place on Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. His family will receive friends on Sunday, November 24, from 1-4 p.m. at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. Funeral on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Burial to follow at the United Cemeteries.
The family is grateful to Dr. Roger Drake for his excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital, 211 Lake Avenue East, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 1J4 would be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com

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