J. MICHAEL-ROBINSON, Q.C.-Obituary

J. MICHAEL ROBINSON, Q.C.

Toronto, Ontario

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Peacefully, at home, on March 25, 2024. Survived by Andrea Geddes Poole, his loving and beloved wife of 25 years; his three loving and loved daughters, Alexandra Catharine (Benjamin), Laura Elizabeth White (Byron) and Caroline Laurier Geddes Poole; his sister, Penelope Jane Woodcock of Calgary;...

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For decades he was an attendee at the Canada/U.S. Law Conference. I liked his good humor and jolly questions. One year he offered to rent me his boat to travel through the canal leading west from Ottawa. I declined only since I was apprehensive about denting the boat. A fine Canadian.

I was deeply saddened to learn of Michael's death, a very fine person that left us, far too early. I've known Michael for many years as both a legal colleague and friend, always enjoying his stimulating, engaging company. We collaborated at the International Bar Assn, where he was a stalwart & highly regarded player. I gave a guest lecture annually at his class at UWO Law. But most importantly, we worked together on the Executive of the Canada-US Law Institute where Michael was a leading...

Michael was my roommate at law school and a friend for over sixty years. I will miss him. My deepest condolences to Andrea, Alexandra, Laura and Caroline. David Haigh

Michael became counsellor and friend in the course of an ambitious electricity project in Sri Lanka. He, John Walker and I travelled there several times. With great skill and humor, Michael kept us on track as we conducted maddening negotiations with a government that, to put it mildly, was not straightforward. He remained a friend long after. I shall miss him. Deep condolences to Alexandra and family.

Sending our condolences on the passing of Michael, his presence and whit will be missed at the Tiger-Cats games

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Michael, was my lawyer and a dear friend for many years. We travelled to Sri Lanka and his wise counsel, kept my firm out of trouble on numerous occasions. I met many life long friends through Michael and thoroughly enjoyed his intellect, tastes in art and music and comparing daughters who loved canoe trips. Condolences to Andrea and family.