Joan Robinson

JOAN M. ROBINSON of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Walter Robinson, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the age of 82 years.

Joan was the only child of Maud and William Kellow, born August 4, 1926 in Acton, Middlesex, England. Joan married Walter in 1946 and subsequently immigrated to Canada in 1950 with Walter and their eldest son Michael. Suzanne and Cliff soon followed and the family was complete.

Mum worked for many years as a bookkeeper, first with London Life and later with Camm's Shoes. Mum was an active volunteer in the community for many years, working with Meals on Wheels, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and St. Michael's Women's Auxiliary. She sang in the St. Augustine's Church Choir for over 40 years and also belonged to the Parish Guild. Mum was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for over 50 years. Mum loved music, flowers and anything Victorian. Mum loved spending time with her many friends, but most of all, she loved her family. She was proud of all her grandchildren and she adored her great granddaughters. Mum knew she would live on in them forever.

Joan M. Robinson is survived by her daughter Suzanne (Rick) Hatt; her sons Michael Robinson and Clifford (Debra) Robinson; and her grandchildren, Konrad (Leanne) Schmidtke, Kristopher (Jamie) Schmidtke, Kyle (Melissa) Hatt, Keane Hatt (Sarah Abrey), Keiran Hatt, Kelan Hatt and Tarryn Robinson, as well as great granddaughters; Jocelyne Schmidtke and Abigail Jo Schmidtke.

Besides her loving husband Walter, Joan was predeceased by her parents Maud and William Kellow.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at ST. AUGUSTINE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 - 11 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Canon James Robinson officiating.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Renal Dialysis Unit at the Chinook Regional Hospital, 960 - 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 1W5.