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L. GEORGE ROBERTSON
On Saturday, January 31, 2015, George Robertson of Washington, DC. WWII veteran, former National Security Council intelligence analyst; beloved husband of Lydia E.J. Robertson; father of Karl I. Robertson, Mark A. Robertson and the late Walter Emil Robertson; grandfather of April, Brian, Christina, Dominique, Glenn, Jared, Joelle, Theresa and Venus; great grandfather of 16; great-great grandfather of two; brother of Claudine (Roy) Crarey, Dorothy (the late Donald) Byles, Helen Cooks, Janice Funderburk and Ella Robertson-Strother; father-in-law of Donna Jackson Robertson and Ethel Robertson. Also survived by his first cousin Elaine Barnaby and her family. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 9, 2015 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February, 10, 2015 at The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Washington, DC VA Medical Center, c/o Stephanie W. Burns, Chief Voluntary Service, 50 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20422 (Make checks payable to: DC VAMC General Post #1164 or search www.pay.gov go to: VA Capitol Health Care Network and select Washington DC General Post #1164). Please view and sign the family guestbook at www.hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com
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gara Cannon
March 4, 2015
Lydia our thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this time of loss. George was a gentleman and had a wonderful sense of humor. Jim and I enjoyed our trip with you all to West Virginia that beautiful day. May God comfort and bless you. Love, Gara and Jim Cannon
Susan Battle
March 3, 2015
Mr. Robertson was such a kind, gentle, and welcoming greeter at the National Cathedral School front desk. I will miss seeing his smiling face. My thoughts are with you.
Betty and Bob Richman
February 17, 2015
Dear Lydia, Karl,and Mark,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we pray God will help you through this difficult time.
It has been such a pleasure to have George in our life. He was a gentleman, and always made me smile. I have so much respect for him as a veteran serving his country during WWII, and his work and dedication to the US Government. He was wise and knowledgeable in history and religion. He loved his family very much, and would do anything for them.
Now you are at a better place, but you will forever remain in our memory.
Pat Darsie
February 13, 2015
During my many years at NCS, George never failed to brighten any day with a quiet greeting or a kind word. He was a true gentleman, dignified, unpretentious, caring, wise and thoughtful. I am blessed to have known him.
Eleni O'Donovan
February 9, 2015
Ella I'm sorry I couldn't be with you and your family today. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Frank Njuki
February 9, 2015
May your Soul rest in eternal peace.
You will be greatly missed.
You're my Hero!!!!
February 9, 2015
Ella, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon winget
Hal Furman
February 9, 2015
I had the honor of working with George as an usher at St. Matthew's Cathedral. I feel so fortunate to have known this gentleman and patriot. May Gid grant him eternal rest.
Gregory Gwaltney
February 8, 2015
Please know that My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in your time of loss.
Dorothy Marette, Psy.D.
February 8, 2015
Though I retired just over a year ago I often thought about this fine gentleman; intelligent, witty, and so proud, it was truly an honor to have known him and his family. Bless you Karl.
Precious Holmes
February 8, 2015
Ella and family, please accept my prayers of comfort, healing, and strength.
God Bless You
Andre Mander
February 8, 2015
My condolences to Mrs. Robertson and the entire Robertson family. Mr. Robertson served for many years as a minister of hospitality, a role in which I met Mr. Robertson when I first started to come to the Cathedral of St. Matthew in the late 1990s helped me to decide to continue attending Mass at the Cathedral. Later on, I learned that he lived in the same area of the District of Columbia as Cathedral Deacon Ulysses Rice (who entered eternal life in January 2014). From their conversations in the sacristy, in addition to observing his warm, friendly personality, which I knew, I also came to know of Mr. Robertson's great sense of humor and wisdom. It was an honor to be able to know Mr. Robertson. I will miss him but will nourish my good memories of him with my daily prayers for him as he continues with the next stage of life.
February 8, 2015
It was an honor to take care of this great WWII hero who contributed so much of himself for our country with grace and dignity. I will miss you Mr. Robertson.
February 8, 2015
He will truly be missed
LaToya @VAMC
Sybil Barnaby
February 7, 2015
Carl and Mark,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I shall miss talking with uncle George on the phone.
Love Sybil and Earle
Sheli & Steve Yaffe
February 7, 2015
Mark, we were so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. May his memories be a blessing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Donna and family. With deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
Sending love.
Theresa Edmonds
February 6, 2015
Grandpa, I am sad for all of us but I am happy for you because I know your in a better place.
You were deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Love you!
ANNE BRENT
February 6, 2015
My prayers go out to the family in this time of sadness. God Bless
ANNE BRENT
February 6, 2015
For many years he was a very special person in my life have been thinking about a lot of the times we used to laugh together and the talks we used to have. He will always hold special memories for me.
christina robertson
February 6, 2015
christina robertson
February 6, 2015
memories of you will always live on... and i will always love you...
Gordon Barnaby
February 6, 2015
Deepest condolences to the Robertsons. Our Uncle George lived a great life.
- The Barnaby Family
Rich Lewis
February 6, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family during this difficult time. I had the great pleasure of knowing George for the past 16 years as a fellow usher at St Matthews.
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