Gary Robertson

ROBERTSON, Gary
Born June 9th, 1944; passed on March 12th, 2024. Husband to Dayle; Father to Leanne (Rob) & Shane (Kelly); Grandfather to Jessica (Nik); Jamie (Dustin); Ryan; Step Grandfather to Chad, Courtenay and Maddy. Great Grandfather to Kingstyn and Oaklynn. Affectionally referred to as "Dad" or "Pops" to many. Gary spent most of his career in the classrooms of Spectrum and Reynolds. He was firm but fair with students, colleagues and administrators. He served the teachers of Victoria as President of the Teachers' Union and on the Executive of the BC Teachers' Federation. Prior to teaching Gary was in the Royal Canadian Navy as a fleet entry apprentice ERA. He served for 8 years and participated in the embargo of Cuba as well as the movement of Army personnel and equipment to Cyprus at the start of the UN peacekeeping mission. Gary loved the water. Along with Dayle, they lived aboard their sailing vessel "Forever & Ever" for 11 years. They travelled extensively from the Queen Charlotte Islands to Mexico. In addition to his love of sports, Gary enjoyed motorcycling and cherished his HD Ultra Classic. But his pride and joy was his 1964 Comet Caliente convertible. In his final years, Gary and Dayle enjoyed exploring North America in their RV. Life was an adventure to the end. Gary was a Freemason having joined Goldstream Lodge in 1983 where he served as Master for two terms. He was chosen as District Deputy Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of BC & Yukon in 2007, a position he filled with pride. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Church of the Advent, 520 Mt View Ave., Colwood on April 5th, 2024, at 14:00 hours. There will be a Masonic component and all Masons are asked to wear their aprons under their jackets with no collars or jewels. No flowers by request.