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GEORGE MCROBB
Born: Jan 15, 1926
Date of Passing: Nov 18, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGEORGE MCROBB January 15, 1926 - November 18, 2014 With the good fortune of enjoying a happy and fulfilling life, George McRobb passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at the Grace Hospital, at the age of 88 years. If you knew George, you would know that he was a strict man. He would never allow a guest to have an empty glass (especially on New Year's Day, when George and his wife Wynn opened their home to neighbours, friends, and family); he would not give anyone a chance to pick up the check; and he would not permit more than a moment to go by without making everyone around him laugh with his tremendously quick wit. George started work at the Canadian National Railway at the age of 17 where, other than a short stint in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, he remained until he retired in 1985. Throughout his life, George loved sports. In his younger days, he played soccer, hockey, golf and curled. Later, George was a passionate fan, watching these sports and more on TV. George possessed an innate quality that goes beyond words like kind, generous, funny and thoughtful. If there was a dog in the room, it was immediately drawn to his side. He found humor in almost everything and didn't hesitate to share it. George had a wonderful relationship with, and influence on, his two grandsons and was especially proud of the fine men they've grown to be. George will be missed but he will never, ever be forgotten. Left to honour and cherish George's memory are his loving wife of 58 years Wynn; daughter Laurie Mitchell and her husband Frank; son Geordie McRobb and his partner Audra Lesosky; grandson Alex Mitchell and his fiancé Ally Wery; grandson Andrew Mitchell; and sister Isabelle Thomas and her family. He was predeceased by his parents George and Elizabeth; brother Sonny; and sister May. At George's request, no formal funeral service will be held. Instead, please raise a glass and toast this funny, kind and generous man. The family would like to thank the staff of 3 South and 4 North at the Grace Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba or the Winnipeg Humane Society. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204-897-4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 22, 2014
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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So sorry for your loss! Mr. McRobb and family provided many great memories from my childhood, think of you often! - Posted by: Alison Francis née Hedley () on: Dec 01, 2014
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George McRobb will be remembered by our family as a generous man who was always available to help people. At our home the front stairs were being replaced with concrete stairs. The forms were in place, the concrete poured, then the forms released and the concrete was running out. George quickly appeared and said "looks like you could use a hand" and he helped to re-shore the forms and shovel the concrete back into the forms. This was the first time we met George. A lady driver had a flat tire on Portage Ave. and my mother commented that "it looked like a job for George McRobb." My father looked back to see George McRobb getting out of his car to help the lady driver. "The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. Albert Schweitzer" George McRobb is an example of living by these words. Wynnie, Laurie and Geordie; George was a great friend and neighbour to our family. Our condolences. - Posted by: Milinkovic Family (Neighbours) on: Nov 25, 2014
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so sorry for your loss - Posted by: the summerton family (uncle) on: Nov 24, 2014
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Uncle George will always be remembered by me as a humorous, generous and wonderful uncle. He had that tinkle in his eye that meant that he might be up to something. He made me laugh and it was wonderful to see the loving relationship he had with his wife and family and how close he was to my mother Isabel. I have many memories but one of the last ones was a brief visit to the lake to have lunch and a trip down memory lane. It reminded me of past child hood visits to the lake. He will always be remembered with much love. My mother in her own way, also sends him much love , and our family sends our condolences to his beloved family. Sue - Posted by: Susan Schenkeveld (Niece) on: Nov 22, 2014
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