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Donald Robinson
1956 ~ 2023
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Mr. Donald Edward Robinson, late of Prince Albert, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 66.
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the sudden passing of our partner/father/ son/grandfather and friend. Don loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest. He always had a smile and was grateful for everyday. He will be greatly missed and will forever be in our hearts.
He is survived by his mother Helen Robinson, partner Sylvia Blocka, children Jamie Ash and Brett Robinson, grandchildren London and Benjamin Ash, sister Peggy Kaey, best friend Ian Piragoff, and many nieces and nephews and close friends.
The family will be holding a private celebration of life for close family and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306) 922-4729, Paula Hanson, Funeral Director and Mary MacWilliams.
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Donald Robinson

IN LOVING MEMORY​

Donald Robinson​

1956 - 2023​

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Regards Lawrence
 
This is very sad news to me. Don and I had a very special relationship and there were many moments of fun and laughter that we shared. Bluenose #2 went to Don and I will never forget how supportive and loyal he was during those first few difficult months when KIR and MSW waged a constant battle against me. During COVID lockdown, we spoke a lot and despite the fact that he was physically not well, he lived his life to the fullest in every conceivable sense. My favorite pic of Don was of him fully decked out in his wetsuit with diving goggles, a cigarette in the one hand and his drink of choice in the other. That was his body armor against COVID! ROTF

Even though I had never had the pleasure of meeting Don in person, I always felt like we were kindred spirits - he traveled gravel roads where others chose tarred ones, he made many mistakes that he paid dearly paid for, but yet he LIVED, he did not merely exist and in living, he gained more life experience than anyone else could ever dream of. For that, I take my hat off to him. As far as his model building was concerned, we were also very alike, He never built mainstream models, and when all his stars aligned during the build process; (something which did not happen very often) he would produce models of stupendous quality. His build of the Maris Stella Novilara and Ragusian Galley were my favorites (and I think his too!)

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The NOVILARA (above and below)

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RAGUSIAN GALLEY

After I had finished my Tanka sampan, he wrote this comment: To this day, this remains the most special comment someone has ever made on my work! - 4 August 2021

"If it were not so early in the day here, I would raise a glass in honor to you and the Tanka people for this wonderful log and story, for the time being you will have to be satisfied with a warm coffee and the several cigarettes I have consumed while thinking of what to say.
To take such a simple craft and create a tale (lesson) such as this is marvelous! It is with no doubt that I can say you have many, many Tanka people smiling down upon you thanking and blessing you for bringing to light their history and heritage.
A beautiful build and even better log my Friend!! THANK YOU"

Well, my friend, here it is early in the morning too. I do not have alcohol in the house so you too will have to be satisfied with a hot coffee and the several cigarettes I have consumed while thinking of what to say. Rest assured that you have touched the lives of many my friend, mine included. I am not going to mourn you; I am going to smile - smile in the knowledge that I know that I have a brother - and smile in the knowledge that in my mind and heart you will always be there.
 
Canoe21 said:
Donald Robinson
1956 ~ 2023
​
Mr. Donald Edward Robinson, late of Prince Albert, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 66.
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the sudden passing of our partner/father/ son/grandfather and friend. Don loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest. He always had a smile and was grateful for everyday. He will be greatly missed and will forever be in our hearts.
He is survived by his mother Helen Robinson, partner Sylvia Blocka, children Jamie Ash and Brett Robinson, grandchildren London and Benjamin Ash, sister Peggy Kaey, best friend Ian Piragoff, and many nieces and nephews and close friends.
The family will be holding a private celebration of life for close family and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306) 922-4729, Paula Hanson, Funeral Director and Mary MacWilliams.
Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Tribute Book orders begin printing on October 06
Online Event
About this Event
Donald Robinson

IN LOVING MEMORY​

Donald Robinson​

1956 - 2023​

Look inside to read what others have shared

Regards Lawrence
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from Spain too.. 66 years is far too early. i will reach who knows 80 years end this month
 
Chestcutter said:
Don unknown to me. He sounds like a kindred spirit. Always sad to lose a talented modeler.
I hope he is in a better place now and send my condolences to his kin through those that knew him on this forum.
RIP
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FULLY AGREE - he was unknown to me too, but any way with the age of 66, it was far too early to go, and even when he had to enjoy his retirement
send my condolences to his kin through those who knew him on this forum.
RIP
 
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