August 20, 1927 - March 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Burton Robinson on March 23, 2025, in Sechelt hospital at the age of 97. George was born on August 20, 1927, in Burnaby to Bill and Mary Jane Robinson, who had immigrated to Canada from Cookstown, Ireland, shortly after WW1. George was the youngest brother to Bob and Bill. George spent many years living and working in the Lower Mainland then moved to Gibsons in 1978 to start up his roof truss business. Left to mourn are his loving wife Ruth, of 20 years, his son Brad (Shelley), daughter Colleen (Bruce), grandchildren, Shannon (Hurly), Kimberly, Riley and Kara, and great-grandsons, Mathew and Cole. He also was a step-grandfather to Josh and Nathan, as well as a step great grandfather to 2 children. George married Ruth, the love of his life in 2005, and became a stepfather to Ruth's family to Susan (Bill), Donna (Art), Debbie (deceased), Shawn, as well as 6 more grand children and 5 great grand children. George was predeceased by parents, Bill and Mary Jane and brothers Bob (Kay) and Bill (Joyce), and first wife Pat. George attended Windsor St. Elementary school and Burnaby South High school, where he met Patricia Berger and married her on February 2, 1951. Brad and Colleen were born soon after. George led a very active and adventurous life, starting with a large paper route, then on to riding his bike from Burnaby to the airport for a job during the war effort of WW2. He then enlisted in the army in 1945, only to have the war end just before his 18th birthday. He went on to become a mechanic and owned a gas station for a period of time prior to becoming a long-haul trucker, hauling freight and cars across Canada. George moved on to become a carpenter/builder/construction superintendent involved in building many homes and commercial buildings in B.C. He shared his talent and love of building with Brad and Bruce, as well as many others over the years. George was many things, a Cub Scout leader, Lions Club member, as well as a member of a men's choir. He was also one of the founding members of The Royal City Rockets motorcycle club. He was an avid storyteller about his life experiences and would entertain us on many occasions. He also enjoyed square dancing, which is where he met Ruth. The family was pleased to see him so happy, and he was thankful to Ruth for all her love and care. The family would like to thank the Health Care Unit nurses for the many years of wound care, delivered with kindness and good humour, as well as to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Sechelt Hospital for the care provided for George’s last days.
