Garnet Nelson ROBINSON

ROBINSON , Garnet Nelson - In loving memory of Garnet Robinson in his 87th year, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday May 14th , 2008 at Manitoulin Health Center, Little Current. Beloved husband of Alice Robinson (nee Moreau) . Survived by sisters Audrey Bolduc of Chapleau Ont, Verlie Umpherson of Gore Bay Ont. Predeceased by brothers Donald and Mansel Robinson, sisters Elsie Vaiu and Leitha Pellow. Loving father of Sandra Koehler (husband Bill) , Jennifer Kategiannis (husband Peter) both of Little Current, Donald Robinson ( friend Donna Gillis) of Thunder Bay ,Ont. Adoring Grandfather of Jason Koehler ( wife Gillian) Little Current, Catherine Koehler ( Ottawa Ont.) Alexander and Zackery Kategiannis ( Little Current). Special Great Grandfather of Sydney and Jack Koehler ( Little Current). Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Garnet was born and raised in Chapleau Ont. He worked as a brakeman for the CPR. He also owned and operated the Kenogami Hunting and Fishing Lodge in Nemegos Ont for nearly twenty enjoyable years. Garnet and his family also lived in Thunder Bay Ont from 1964 until moving to Manitoulin Island in 1985; where he remained until his passing. Garnet shared the love of the outdoors and the wilderness with is children. As a young man, he loved to hunt and fish and play his fiddle. In his later years, he was an avid hockey fan and also enjoyed playing the stock market. Garnet will always be remembered as a man who thrived on hard work, had a keen sense of humour and enjoyed being surrounded by his loved ones. Cremation has taken place care by ISLAND FUNERAL HOME and a service honoring his memory will be forthcoming at a later date to be announced. Any donations in his name can be made to the Mantioulin Health Centre Auxiliary. 11091839