After a difficult battle with dementia, Herbert Donald Gordon Robertson quietly passed away on August 9th, 2023, at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario, just shy of his 85th birthday. Herb leaves behind his best friend and wife, Elizabeth Anne Robertson (nee Pelling), to whom he was married for 62 loving years. Herb will be deeply missed by his daughters, Tracey (Jeremy Hanford) and Lesley (Jeff Bruce). Loving “Poppa” of Hayden Sawyer (Brittany), Hilary Bruce, Calvin Hanford, Charlotte Bruce, Juliana Bruce and grand dog, Millie. Beloved brother of Howard "Bucky", Judy and Joanne Robertson and Kevin Wright. Predeceased by his siblings, Alvin and Gail and his sisters-in-law, Theodon and Brenda. Cherished brother-in-law of David "Sonny" Pelling (Betty Lou) and Laurie Clifford (Danny Palamarek). Herb will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, and extended family as well as all the dear friends he made along the way.
Herb was a very giving man; he made the world a better place with his work in Homes for Special Care, assisting those living with special needs. He always enjoyed a great game of golf, a trip down the Green River in his pontoon boat or a road trip with his family. He was a man of one-liners and a unique sense of humour, lovingly referred to as “Herbisms”. He enjoyed his retirement years living at the cottage in Washago before moving to London and wintering in Panama City Beach, Florida over the last 20 years with his beloved wife, Anne by his side. Best of all, Herb was a true family man who always made time for his daughters, grandchildren and those he loved most.
The Robertson family wishes to extend a special thank you for the kind and compassionate care from all those that helped Herb in his home, out in the community and during his time at Victoria Hospital, most especially in the GBU.
Cremation has taken place. The immediate family will celebrate Herb's life privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the London Health Sciences Foundation - GBU, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON, N6C 2R6 would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted with Cremation London & Middlesex Inc. 519-858-2467. Online condolences can be shared at www.cremationlondon.com