ROBINSON, Howard Michael

ROBINSON, Howard MichaelĀ In his 91st year passed peacefully, March 9, 2019, lovingly surrounded by family.

Beloved husband of the late Lillian, fifty-three years. Father to Valerie (late Dr. Jack Letts), (Steve Martinello), Chuck (Carole), (Karen Kenny), Patrick, Kevin (late Sandra Klajko), (Sam), Kelly, Darla (Michael Brideweser); predeceased by son Buddy (late Debbie Hargrove). Ten grandchildren Rebecca Brideweser, Lana Campbell, Matthew (Diana), Jeremy (Ildiko), and Adam (Kristine) Letts, Michael, Buddy Jr., Patrick, Coral and Amanda (Nathan Konrad). Missing Howard (Fumpa), eleven great-grandchildren, Macewan and Cloe Campbell, Tyler Robinson, Meadow Robinson and Valerie, Andrew and Madeleine, Dylan and Nina, Jack and Caden Letts. He will be missed by close relatives Jim and Marilyn, Karen and Tommy McMurray, Jeff, Connie and Cameron Schimp. Windsor family includes Ted Conn (late Betty), Steve and Vicki Adams, The Serrans, Blacks, and Hills of London, Nate Conn (Julie) of Michigan. Special friends Lynne and Ron Zupka and family, goddaughter Brooklyn, Patty and Phil O’Neal, Mary and Dave Ens, Colin Beitz, Rick and Glenda Schultz, Dr. Hoda El-Rabaa and Dave Rich.

Howard operated successful electronic businesses for over forty years and proudly served as President to Allied TV, Stereo Corral, The Players Guild, Electrical Appliance Club and Metro Hamilton T.V. Association. Avocations included boy chorister, athlete, quilter, genealogist, story teller, theatrical producer and traveler. Howard was known for his remarkable penmanship and letter writing. He loved his family and friends intensely and never lost his amazing mind, spirit and energy.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will follow.

Howard wished any donations in his name to go to Campbell River Genealogy Society, Box 884 Campbell River, B.C. V9W 6Y4 to whom he is deeply indebted for unlocking the mysteries of his family past.