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John ROBERTSON Obituary
Beloved father of John and Julie (Neal), son-in-law Michael, and grandchildren Laura and Janson, he was predeceased by his wife Janice (1999) and sister Ann (1997). Grant was a longtime employee of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell International, beginning as a draftsman. He was one of the founders of Ringette in Cambridge in the early 1970s. He was a proud member of the Preston Scout House Band as a teenager and its alumni as a senior. Upon becoming a widower, Grant volunteered innumerable hours at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. He happily spent summers at Carson's Camp at Sauble Beach for 45 years. In accordance with Grant's wishes, cremation has occurred. A celebration-of-life will be held at a time and place to be determined. To acknowledge the superb care Grant received in his final month, expressions of sympathy as donations to Stedman Community Hospice in Brantford are appreciated. (https://www.sjlc.ca/donations/donate) Please select "hospice" option. You may also donate to a Charity of Your Choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for John ROBERTSON
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Phil Meighan
October 18, 2022
When I started as a volunteer at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in March of 2015, I was incredibly fortunate to be trained by Grant. I still remember Jamie, the volunteer coordinator, telling me that Grant was the best when it came to training new hospital ambassadors and she was absolutely right! Not only was the teaching solid, but Grant remained a "go-to" source for help and information when it came dealing with patients, visitors, staff and other volunteers. And I was more than happy to be of even a little help in his continuing and relentless wheelchair campaign. I like to think I became a strong ambassador trainer myself thanks to the grounding I got from Grant. If CMH ever created a Volunteer Hall of Fame, I'd make Grant Robertson the first inductee.
Tammy Spencer
October 15, 2022
Grant was a wonderful person, cousin and friend. I feel fortunate we were in each other's lives and Grant will be very much missed by me and so many people. I loved seeing him perform in the Preston Scout Band as a senior. Our dinners out and his harem as he referred to the table of women that often accompanied him are memories that will live on. Cheers my friend.
Monika Jacques
October 13, 2022
Grant and I worked many hours together when I was a clerk in MDC. He always popped his head in to say hello with a big smile. My deepest condolences to the family. He touched many lives. May he RIP now.
Monika J.
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October 11, 2022
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LInda Rodrigues on behalf of CMH Volunteer Services
October 11, 2022
We are all so sorry to hear of Grant's passing....Please allow us to share a little bit of what we knew about Grant...Grant volunteered over 5,000 hours at Cambridge Memorial Hospital as an Ambassador Convenor, in our Medical Day Care unit, and as a CMHVA Vice President. Grant was best known to us as "Captain Wheelchair", championing the patient experience and ensuring there were always wheelchairs available to assist those who were in need of one. Grant would track their usage and maintenance, and his happiest day at CMH was when he was able to log and put into circulation over 30 new wheelchairs. Throughout Grant's 16 years of volunteering with CMH he received his 15 year CMHVA Service Award pin, two Ontario Service Awards, countless Certificates of Appreciation, and was a recipient of a CMH ICCAIR Award. Grant´s presence and unique humour will be deeply missed by his fellow volunteers and all the staff at CMH. In acknowledgement of Grant´s long service to the patients, volunteers, staff and physicians of CMH, the flag will be at half-mast at the time of his celebration-of-life.
Please let us know when the celebration will occur as we would like to honour Grant in this way. Thank you, and take care.
Bonnie Ward
October 5, 2022
My condolences to you Julie and John on the death of your father I worked with them for so many years and also he was really great at looking after the Rockwell retirees group too.He will be missed as is your mom. all the best Bonnie Ward
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