Obituary of John William Robinson

Robinson, John “J.R.”<br/>Passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020 at the age of 73. Loving companion for 36 years to Deb Broomfield. Loving father and mentor to son Gord Robinson. Predeceased by parents William and Bertha Robinson and nephew Darren Stephen. Dear brother to Barb (Paul) Stephen. Adored uncle to Susan (Bill) Stephen Wilkes. Also survived by great nephews Tommy and Ethan Wilkes. Treasured “son in-law” to Dorothy Stratichuk. John was an Air Traffic Controller with over 30 years of dedicated service at Windsor Airport. If you are having a drink, raise it up and toast “The Old Man”. A private family visitation and Funeral Service will be held on Friday May 29, 2020 at WINDSOR CHAPEL (Central Chapel) 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E 519-253-7234. Burial at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy and to honour John, memorial donations may be made directly to Windsor Essex County Humane Society (1375 Provincial Rd. Windsor, ON N8W 5V8) or the Salvation Army Windsor (355 Church St., Windsor, ON N9A 7G9). Condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com. The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has instituted the following directive: “The new maximum number of people who can be at a funeral home at one time (not including staff) is 10 or fewer. This pertains to the entire funeral home.” <br/>