Published in The Times Colonist on Dec. 6, 2014 - Photo with obit. May 25, 1941 - December 03, 2014 Richard Robinson was born in Yorkshire England and died following a long illness with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Jenny, children Paul (Barb) Robinson, Shelley (Dean) Musey, Chris Robinson and cherished grandchildren Duncan, Gavin, Nicholas and Jennifer. Dick was a mechanic, machinist and power engineer by trade and brought extraordinary enthusiasm, talent and a drive to "build things right" to everywhere he worked. The culmination of his career was the University of Victoria chemistry department where he repaired, designed and built research equipment - a job he loved each and every day. He particularly enjoyed building complex machines and took this to the ultimate level building a beautifully made large live steam locomotive at home. As a proud Englishman Dick enjoyed the game of soccer and participated as a player, coach and official in his younger years. His favorite sport though was cricket and was a star player as a young man in England and happily took the sport up again playing with the Alcos after the family moved to Victoria from Powell River in the 1980s. The family would like to thank his family physician Doctor Stevens, doctors and staff from the 6th floor south at the Royal Jubilee for their excellent care. They would also like to thank their neighbors and friends for their kindness and help during the difficult finals years of his life. A gathering of family and friends will take place at the family home in Oak Bay on Saturday December 6th. No relation, passed for list info only. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com