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1945
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2025
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Donald Robbie Obituary
Donald Robbie, beloved husband of Valerie of Albertville, SK., passed away in his sleep at home on March 2, 2025 at the age of 79. Don was predeceased by his parents, Cliff and Ruby Robbie, sister Violet. Valerie's parents Thomas and Stella Fidler, Sister in law- Emma Durston, Brothers in law Bill Durston and Sonny Fidler.
April 15, 1945 at Rosetown Hospital Clifford and Ruby Robbie welcomed a nearly 10 pound red haired son, Donald Clifford Robbie into the family. Don rode horse with his brother Bill to a one room Rowena school. In 1953 years of riding a bus began, continuing education at Howard Powell and then Rosetown High School. Don continued his education in Edmonton taking a mechanics course, then working as a mechanic in Rosetown, Kamloops and Lloydminster.
Growing up Don was involved in the 4H Club, growing a variety of crops. Kept active playing ball in the summer and curling in winter. Many hours were spent on the hills tobogganing with family and friends. Don was always busy on the farm milking cows, field work, rock picking, bailing, etc.
November 6, 1974 Don married Fay Lecomte. Lisa and Kim became his step children. A love for the land saw Don become a farmer, he farmed till 1978. Employment with Sask. Wheat Pool resulted in moves to a few locations. Preeceville, Plenty, Dodsland, Plato, Zealandia, Major and Melfort.
Don advanced and became an auditor for Viterra across the province. Don moved to Prince Albert where he met his soulmate, the love of his life Valerie. They married on August 6, 2011 at their home in Albertville.
After retiring from the grain business Don worked at Home Hardware in PA. His knowledge of building and repairing were an asset. Don loved to build, repair, tear down and repurpose. Love of the land showed in the bountiful gardens Don grew and shared with others. Don was always there to help anyone in any way he could. Always caring for everyone. Spending time with Valerie, be it watching curling, camping, going for a drive made his day.
Don is survived by: His loving wife Valerie, Valerie's extended family.
Step daughter Lisa (Trent) Schell, children: Brennan, Ethan, Selena, Mark, Mason Step daughter Kim, children: Nathan, Jasmine, Danielle.
Don's brothers William (Myrtle) Robbie, Ken (Rae) Robbie, sister Sharon (Bob) Johns, nieces and nephews.
Special cousin Verne Robbie.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, 130 - 9th Street East, Prince Albert. Luncheon to follow the service at the Royal Canadian Legion, downstairs, 133 – 8th Street East, Prince Albert, elevator is available. Inturnment at a later date.
Arrangements in care of Mackenzie Funeral Home & Crematorium, Mark & Pedro Gyoerick, Mel & Troy Curle, & Jordyn Jacobson. 306-763-8488.
April 15, 1945 at Rosetown Hospital Clifford and Ruby Robbie welcomed a nearly 10 pound red haired son, Donald Clifford Robbie into the family. Don rode horse with his brother Bill to a one room Rowena school. In 1953 years of riding a bus began, continuing education at Howard Powell and then Rosetown High School. Don continued his education in Edmonton taking a mechanics course, then working as a mechanic in Rosetown, Kamloops and Lloydminster.
Growing up Don was involved in the 4H Club, growing a variety of crops. Kept active playing ball in the summer and curling in winter. Many hours were spent on the hills tobogganing with family and friends. Don was always busy on the farm milking cows, field work, rock picking, bailing, etc.
November 6, 1974 Don married Fay Lecomte. Lisa and Kim became his step children. A love for the land saw Don become a farmer, he farmed till 1978. Employment with Sask. Wheat Pool resulted in moves to a few locations. Preeceville, Plenty, Dodsland, Plato, Zealandia, Major and Melfort.
Don advanced and became an auditor for Viterra across the province. Don moved to Prince Albert where he met his soulmate, the love of his life Valerie. They married on August 6, 2011 at their home in Albertville.
After retiring from the grain business Don worked at Home Hardware in PA. His knowledge of building and repairing were an asset. Don loved to build, repair, tear down and repurpose. Love of the land showed in the bountiful gardens Don grew and shared with others. Don was always there to help anyone in any way he could. Always caring for everyone. Spending time with Valerie, be it watching curling, camping, going for a drive made his day.
Don is survived by: His loving wife Valerie, Valerie's extended family.
Step daughter Lisa (Trent) Schell, children: Brennan, Ethan, Selena, Mark, Mason Step daughter Kim, children: Nathan, Jasmine, Danielle.
Don's brothers William (Myrtle) Robbie, Ken (Rae) Robbie, sister Sharon (Bob) Johns, nieces and nephews.
Special cousin Verne Robbie.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, 130 - 9th Street East, Prince Albert. Luncheon to follow the service at the Royal Canadian Legion, downstairs, 133 – 8th Street East, Prince Albert, elevator is available. Inturnment at a later date.
Arrangements in care of Mackenzie Funeral Home & Crematorium, Mark & Pedro Gyoerick, Mel & Troy Curle, & Jordyn Jacobson. 306-763-8488.
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Published by Prince Albert Daily Herald on Mar. 12, 2025.
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