Obituary of David C. Robinson

Robinson, David Carlyle (sr) - David Carlyle Robinson of Oak Haven, NB, Husband of J. Elaine (Delaney) Robinson, passed away peacefully April 8/2009, at the Charlotte County Hospital. Born in St. Stephen, NB December 10/1933, David was the son of the late Carlyle and Edith (Webb) Robinson of Milltown, NB. David graduated from Milltown Superior School in 1950, and then from the St. Croix Commercial College in 1952. Before moving to Saint John, David worked in the office for Haley Lumber in St Stephen, and then for the Hudson McMackin Accounting Firm of Saint John. From this it lead him to a 35 year career with J&A McMillan Ltd, where he retired as Owner and President. David was a member of the United Way, the Canadian Office Products Association, and the New Brunswick Office Products Association where he served as Treasurer. David was Treasurer of the Milltown Superior School Reunion committee. David was well known for his musical talents, and was a featured Tenor soloist for Centenary Queen United, St. Mark’s United in Saint John, and Kirk McColl United in St Stephen. David was one of the founding members of the “Friends of Music” a group of talented singers which provided a lot of joy singing for people, and raising money for various charities. David was a member of the Saint John Oratorio choir, the Carriden choir and later “The Voices of the Bay” a mass choir contrived of choirs from around the Passamaquady Bay. David gave generously of his time and served for many years as President and Vice-President of the New Brunswick Competitive Festival of Music. He was a devoted member of the Saint John Kiwanis Club, where he held the chair of President and Vice-President, and for ten years as Treasure. After his retirement he joined the Kiwanis Club of St Stephen. One of David’s proud accomplishments was being on the Board of Directors for the Kiwanis Training Center, later known as Key Industries. David was also instrumental in the forming and development of the Kiwanis Housing project. David also enjoyed curling and spending time out doors. In 1993 David and his wife moved to Oak Haven NB to enjoy their retirement by the “Bay”, a place dear to his heart for more than 60 years where he spent time gardening and boating. Not a man to be idle for very long David became Organist and Choir director for his church “Kirk McColl United” and continued to do so even during ill health. Besides his loving wife Elaine of 51½ years, he is survived by four children, Dr Julie Small (James) of Lower Onslow, NS. David Robinson Jr (Lynn) of Mermaid, PEI. Jennifer Robinson (Ronald) of Toronto, ON and Ashley Philip Robinson of Oak Haven, NB. David was very proud of his 5 grandchildren Jade Robinson, Florence Small, Adeline Small, Brett Robinson and Josef Rand. David is also survived by a Sister-in-law Dorothy Gillis of Riverview, NB and Her Daughter Lois (William) Drew of Saint John, NB. The family will receive friends at a time of visitation on Monday, April 13th, 2009 from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 pm at Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB (506 – 466 – 3110). A funeral service in celebration of David’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Kirk McColl United Church, St. Stephen, NB. A reception will immediately follow in the church hall. The interment will take place later in the spring at St. Stephen Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, IWK Hospital Foundation or Kirk McColl United Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.humphreysfh.com