Obituaries

Peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital in his 89th year, Bruce has joined his beloved wife Dorothy (2025). Predeceased by his eldest son Larry (2025 (Dawn,2024). Bruce will be forever loved and missed by his daughter Laurie (Wayne) Brakeboer and his sons David (Sandra) and William (Tara). He was cherished by his grandchildren Greg (Niki) Brakeboer, Anna Raison, Brent (Alanna) Brakeboer, Wyatt (Shelby) Brakeboer, Bradley (Alyssa), Ryan, Sara (Brandon) Svendson, James (Jesica). He has a special place in the hearts of his 11 great grandchildren. Bruce was born in Port Colborne to Valorous and Kathleen Robinson. He is fondly remembered by his sister in law Carol Robinson, his cousins Faye and Joan (Bruce) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Grant (1993) and his sister in law Patricia (2003)(Allan,2007) Decker. Bruce apprenticed as a mechanic at the age of 15 in Toronto, and went on to become the owner of Amesbury Auto Centre on Lawrence Ave. W. until the early 1970’s. After many years as a cottage owner he and Dot had the family relocate to the Kawarthas. There, they established and operated Robinson Marine in Cameron for over 40 years. Always surrounded by family and numerous life long friends, many of the customers, dealers and suppliers they met throughout the years became long time friends as well. Bruce became involved in local politics in 1980 as a Fenelon Township Councillor and followed that in the role of Deputy Reeve on Victoria County council, representing Fenelon Township until 1991. Bruce loved life! He was the life of the party and loved entertaining. He enjoyed travelling and the time spent at his home in Florida during his later years. He will be greatly missed by all the family and friends he spent time with throughout his life. Thank you to the staff of the Bloom Residence for their care during his short stay. The family would also like to recognize and thank the amazing staff at Ross Memorial Hospital. The care he and his family received was extraordinary. A special thanks to the nursing staff in the Palliative Care unit, as well as, Dr’s Syed and Seaton.

A visitation will take place at the Stoddart Funeral Home, 24 Mill Street, Lindsay on Sunday March 1, 2026 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., and again on Monday March 2, 2026 at Celebrations Lindsay, 35 Lindsay Street North from 10:00 am with a Celebration of Life at 12:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Ross Memorial Hospital or the Alzheimer's Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton, would be greatly appreciated.