Francis Timothy Robinson,
long-time resident of Springhill, passed away peacefully with family
by his side on September 5th at the All Saint's Hospital in
Springhill.
Born in 1936 in Ingonish, Nova Scotia, Fran worked in the
off-shore fishing industry before relocating to Springhill in the
early 1970s. Fran and his wife Lynn continued to spend summers at
their cottage in Cape Breton until shortly before her passing in 2020.
Fran was well-known for his dart playing and collecting of sports
memorabilia, and he loved spending time with his friends, family, and
his dogs.
Fran is survived by his son Drew (Terissa), daughter Holly
(Robert), grandchildren, Atlas, Chapin, and Declan; siblings, Monica,
Marion, Myrna, Stasia, Joe, and Jimmy.
He was predeceased by his parents Pearl and Timothy, and
siblings, Frank (in infancy), Freda, Julia, John, Millie, and
Leo.
Arrangements are under the care and supervision of
A. H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St,
Springhill (902-597-2361). A family gathering will be held in lieu of
a funeral service at his request.
Donations in Fran's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer
Society.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting the online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or
through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page.