Rock Anthony ROBILLARD

ROBILLARD, Rock Anthony August 28, 1922 - October 27, 2008 McGill B.Sc. 1950 WW II Veteran (429 Squadron) Ottawa Board of Education (Retired) Secure in the love of his family, Rock Robillard passed away with peace and dignity on Monday, October 27th in hospital. Dad was so much to so many. Loving husband of his high school sweetheart, the late Jean Kippen. Treasured father of Wendy (Al McKinnon), Patty (David Jeffrey), and Nancy Du Vall. Proud "Gramps" of Amy Hanley (Jon-Paul), Casey McKinnon (Cheryl), Katie Blair (Jon), Maggie Jeffrey, Brendan and Rebecca Du Vall, and recent Great-Grandfather of Myla McKinnon and Sadie Hanley. Son of the late Lois and Anthony Robillard. Dear brother of Joan (the late Reg Burr), Henry, Betty (Michael Nash), Matthew, and Laurie (Jack Labelle). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Rock, or "Rocky" as he was fondly known, wore many hats, most of them red. He was a gifted athlete and humble recipient of many athletic awards, proud WW II veteran, respected teacher/administrator and coach (McGill, University of Ottawa, St. Pat's, and Fisher Park, Ridgemont and Highland Park High Schools), local sportscaster (CFRA, CJOH), play-by-play announcer (Ottawa Rough Riders), engaging storyteller, jazz lover, loyal friend and neighbour. A very special thank you for the dignity, respect, personal support and medical attention provided by the dedicated and caring staff at the Empress Retirement Residence in Kanata, the Dialysis Unit at the Ottawa Hospital (General Campus), Dr. Robert Glinski, and Tim Allaby. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Rock's life at a memorial service at Holy Redeemer Church, 44 Rothesay Drive, Kanata on Saturday, November 8th, at 11 am (refreshments immediately following). Interment at Norway Bay United Cemetery to take place at a later date. In Rock's memory, donations in lieu of flowers to the Hemodialysis Unit of the Ottawa Hospital (General Campus), 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements in care of Tubman Funeral Homes (613-722-6559). Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com . Dad's final wish was to spend a crisp autumn afternoon sitting on the porch of his cottage at "The Point" in Norway Bay...and he did. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 11/1/2008- 11/6/2008