Of Guelph, passed away peacefully at Chartwell Longterm Care, Elmira surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Helen Irene Jackson (2014). Loved father of Sharon (Dave) Worton, Murray (Deborah) Robertson, and Darlene (Gord) Labombard. Will be sadly missed by his seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dear brother of Brian (Jane) Robertson and the late Ken (Bobbi) Robertson. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.. A memorial service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 11:30 a.m.. Reception in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Douglas E. Robertson in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 2:30 pm.