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Roberta (Robbie) Kathleen Lorimer
October 12, 1943 - February 5, 2025
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In loving memory ~
On February 5th, 2025, mom lost her brief battle with colon cancer. Pretty sure dad was sitting in a hot rod waiting to welcome her into his arms.
She was born October 12, 1943 in Trail BC to Robert and Jean Robison.
In 1947, the family moved to Duncan. Throughout her years, she lived in the Cowichan Valley, except for a short time when she moved to Nanaimo to work at BC Tel.
In 1965, she married the love of her life, Bruce. They settled in Shawnigan Lake where they raised their 3 children. She was a stay-at-home mom for most of their early married years until the kids were a little older and then she worked as a part-time cashier where she loved the social aspect of that and loved her customers. In 2014, mom and dad moved to Crofton where they had a home built for them with a beautiful ocean view that they enjoyed looking at in the evening while they had their cold beers.
In their early years, they made many great memories, usually at the dragstrips, Van Isle and San Cobble.
In the later years, they enjoyed going south to Arizona in their 5th wheel with many close friends/family and meeting many new friends there. Closer to home, mom enjoyed camping, attending car shows, the casino and anything that involved being with her family.
She was predeceased by her husband Bruce in 2020, whom she has missed immensely for almost 5 years. Also predeceased by her father and mother, Robert and Jean Robison.
Robbie leaves behind her son Bruce Jr (Sandra) daughters Shelly and Tracy (Dan). Grandchildren whom she adored Chris, Dillon, Britni (Ryan), Alicia (David) and Caden. She also leaves behind 4 great-grandchildren Hunter, Remington, Maya and Kane. She also leaves behind her sister Sandy and her best friend Maureen, plus so many more amazing relatives and special friends.
The family would like to thank Dr Grymaloski for all his care, plus all the other doctors and nurses at Cowichan District Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Celebration of life to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
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From: H.W. Wallace Cremation & Burial Centre
H.W. Wallace Cremation & Burial Centre staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Pat and Carrie Hallet
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Your mom was a special lady. I’m sure her and
Bruce are happily together again ❤️
From: Christine Reeves
Relation: Old friends
So sad to hear this. Your Mom and Dad were both wonderful people. I remember them having the gas station in Mill Bay and was so lucky as to have run into Robbie a couple years ago. I thank her personally for looking after my Mom while my Dad got groceries. Such a loss to the community. Thank you from the Pete and Mary Davies family.
From: Tara Anderson(Nee Fujita)
Relation: Old family friends
Sending our heartfelt condolences to all of you. from the Whole Fujita Family
From: Dolores Peruzzo
Relation: My cousins mother in-law
So sorry to you all for the loss as she truly was an amazing woman. Robbie was such a fun and loving lady and I will miss her for sure.. Much love Dolores Peruzzo and Rainer Tritt. 😊❤️
From: Sandy Webb
Relation: Dear friend
Oh Robbie you are so missed – you were such a bright light in my life & we sure had some great laughs. Miss you my friend but the suffering is over & you are with your love! Rest easy my dear friend.
From: Steve LeRoy
Relation: Long time friend
So sad another great lady is gone. Robbie was one of a kind. When I was born, the Robson family lived next door and so as a kid growing up her and Sandy were like big sisters to me. Robbie always was so nice to talk to and she definitely had her mother’s witt. My parents held a wedding shower for her and Bruce when they were to be married and over the years was always great to see them and have a chat at various car shows.. She was known to so many people and loved by all that knew her. She will be missed by all.
My condolences to the entire family.
From: Darlene Woolls
Relation: Friend
HEY LADY! is one of the last words you spoke to me hahaha . My God I will miss you ,our chats on fb meant a lot to me . I hope you found Bruce and are dancing the days away .
From: Erin Best
Deepest condolences to the entire family. I was fortunate to see her recently and had a lovely visit with her. Always so kind and always up for a quick chat. May the incredibly legacy of your parent’s be the treasured memories you keep.
From: Lexi
Your mom is a wonderful woman, she is missed but also living strong in all her family. Cheers Robbie!
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