ROBBINS, George Allen - Peacefully on April 25, 2020 George Allen Robbins relocated from his home on earth to his home in heaven.
Born on the homestead in Crane River, Manitoba on May 12, 1927 to William and Alice (Cluff) Robbins, the second oldest of 4 boys, he moved to Toronto in the early 50’s where he met the love of his life Nora (Maughan) and they married in 1952. George was the loving and devoted husband to Nora for 68 years.
He was the most caring and humble man his children have ever known and left a beautiful example for them to follow.
Deeply loved by his children, Donna (Jim) Burkholder, David Robbins, Darlene (Larry) Holderman, and grandchildren Kevin (Rebekah) Burkholder, Beth (Free) Toda, Amanda (Dan) Jeffries, Sarah Burkholder, Michael (Holly) Burkholder, Matthew (fiancée Rebekah) Holderman, Daniel (Jodi) Burkholder and great grandchildren Alexis Jeffries, Brigham Burkholder, Malachi Toda, Joel Burkholder and two more arriving shortly.
George was predeceased by his parents William and Alice Robbins, brother Bill Robbins, sister-in-law Esther Robbins. He is survived by his two brothers Samuel Robbins, and David Robbins and sisters-in-law Beryl (Samuel) Robbins and Caroline (Bill) Robbins.
George was well known in the life insurance industry from the mid 1950’s in Toronto, moving in 1972 to Waterloo and eventually beginning his own business Rates “R” Us, retiring in his late seventies.
He was involved in many areas at his church including Sunday school superintendent, sound technician, puppet team leader, youth leader, chair of the finance committee, and missions trips with the youth group.
In his spare time at home, he was rarely found without a tool in his hand building or repairing something. He was constantly finding ways to improve things, never losing his sense of curiosity.
Always gracious and willing to help others, especially his family, he lived his life quietly doing what was needed. He never had a harsh word to say, and never complained and always led by example. He had a true servant’s heart.
A private family burial will be taking place at Williamsburg Cemetery. Our thanks to Tranquillity Burial and Cremation Services for their compassionate care during this time.
In lieu of flowers, donations to First Baptist Church, Waterloo, where George was a long time member, would be appreciated.
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