Obituary of David James Robinson

July 30, 1943 - April 14, 2016 Peacefully surrounded by loving family at Victoria Hospital on Thursday, April 14, 2016 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Diane; predeceased by devoted wife "Cathy" (Cathalina Smits-2011), brother Ron Robinson (2015), grandchildren Joshua David (2002) and Andrew David (2004). Survived by his mother Evelyn Grace (Fletcher), sister Bonnie Robinson; children Gary (Shari) Robinson, Connie Walters, Jennifer (Eddy) Pozeg; and cherished grandchildren Nicholas, Benjamin, Zoey, Scott and MacKenna. Sadly missed by step-children David James (Jamie) Leask, Stephen (Mandy) Leask and grandchildren Rhyah Dell, Taylor Dell, Kennedy Leask and great-grandchildren Landen and Layla Anderson. Dave’s untimely passing will leave an empty space in the hearts of many relatives and friends in the Netherlands and Canada, especially Cor and Connie Vaandragar and family, Gary (Linda) Robinson, Bonnie (Harold) Borchardt, Lee Moore, Jack Clark and Dave’s extended family at the Church of the Ascension and the community. Visitation will be held at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Rd. (1 block east of Egerton St.), on Sunday, April 24th from 7-9pm. A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held at the Church of the Ascension, 2060 Dundas St. E., on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. (visitation in the church from 1-2pm), followed by a reception to share stories of life with Dave. Cremation has taken place. Private interment at a later date. Donations to the Church of the Ascension, Canadian Cancer Society, Palliative Care at LHSC or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca Services: Service Date Monday, April 25, 2016 Service Time 2:00 p.m. (visitation 1-2pm) Service Location Church of the Ascension, 2060 Dundas St. E., London Visitation Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 7-9pm Visitation Time 7 - 9 p.m. Visitation Location Evans Funeral Home Burial Location Private Family Interment Requested Charity Church of the Ascension, Canadian Cancer Society or Palliative Care @ LHSC