Harold Stewart ROBINSON

1920 - 2013  (92 years)

• Name	Harold Stewart ROBINSON
  Birth	29 Oct 1920	Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Male
  Death	Nov 7 2013	Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
  Burial	Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I11072	Whitewater Region Early Families
  Last Modified	23 Feb 2024

  
  

  Father	Thomas Alexander ROBINSON,   b. 26 Feb 1874, Westmeath Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada d. 13 Sep 1946 (Age 72 years)
  Mother	Mary Elizabeth COFFEY,   b. 25 Jul 1880, Beachburg, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada d. 20 Aug 1951, Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada (Age 71 years)
  Marriage	6 Mar 1901	Beachburg, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2]
  Family ID	F1125	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Margaret Mary O'NANSKIE,   b. 15 Aug 1928   d. Jul 2008, Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada (Age 79 years)
  Marriage	20 Apr 1949	St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew, Renfrew Co., Ontario
  Children	1. Brian Harold ROBINSON,   b. 14 Dec 1960, Renfrew, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada d. 20 Sep 1998, Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada (Age 37 years)   2. Richard Michael ROBINSON,   b. 11 Oct 1950   d. 2 Sep 2013, Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada (Age 62 years)
  Family ID	F6008	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	15 Mar 2018

  
  

• Photos » Slide Show		Cobden Men's Competitive Team - CHOV winners L-R Herb Francis, Ken Francis, Bill Schnarr, Harold Robinson, Jack Gemmill Photograph from the collection of Ken Francis
  		Cobden Playboys and Cobden Flyers rematch July 31 1982 as part of Cobden District High School reunion Cobden Playboys back l-r Herb Francis, John Dunbar, Don Poff, Harold Robinson, Rick Robinson, ?, Frank Shean, Terry Seigel, Reg Finan, ?, Jim Dunn, Ken Francis Middle l-r Pat Dunbar, Tommy Sewter Front l-r Murray Radke, Jim Holmes, Brian Walsh, Tommy Robinson, Joe Moss, Bill Gordon from the scrapbook of Gladys Francis
  		Robinson, Harold, Sept 2005 photographed by Fay Bennett
  		CHx-Cutting the Ribbon at new Cobden Curling Club, 1982 by Murray Sly President; Russ Buttle & Garfield Broome stretching ribbon; In background - Don Whillans, Herb Francis, Ron Jaremko, Bert Carswell, Fay Bennett, Terry O'Gorman, Harold Robinson, Lennox McLaughlin photographed by & from collection of Ken Francis
  		CHx-Cobden Legion Branch 550 celebrates 50 years with original Charter members &/or spouses: Bk: Jack Gemmill, Norma Bennett, Joan Gemmill, Harold Robinson, Olive Sadler, Eleanor Howard, John Stavenow Ft: Helen Bennett, Margaret Robinson, Claudia Sparling, Vi Millar Photo from the collection of Cobden Legion Branch 550
  		Robinson, Harold Photograph from the Collection of the Cobden Legion - 30th Anniversary Celebration Photo Album, 1984
  		CHx-Cobden Legion veterans, 1984 Some of the original members of Cobden Branch of Royal Canadian Legion. Members: Ft:Lloyd Sparling, Harold Robinson, Hilliard Guest, Stephen Childerhose, Gordon Graeber Bk: Harold Howard, Alex Schauer, George McIntyre, Osborne Bennett, Stafford Millar, Gerald Dobson, John Stavenow, Jack Gemmill. Photograph from the Collection of the Cobden Legion - 30th Anniversary Celebration Photo Album, 1984
  		Robinson, Harold and Gladys Francis Photograph from the collection of Gladys Francis
  		Robinson, Harold, WWII Photograph from the collection of Karen Cole
  		Robinson, Harold, WWII Photograph from the collection of Karen Cole
  		Robinson, Harold member of Radar Crew at England, 1942 Photograph from the collection of Karen Cole
  		Robinson, Harold medals Photograph from the collection of Karen Cole
  		Cobden Legion awards - Harold Robinson, John Stavenow, Jack Gemmill Photograph from the Cobden Legion photographs
  		Painting donated to Cobden Public Library in memory of Norma Kenny L-R: Agnes Jackson, Harold Robinson, Mabel Kenny, Geanne Wright, Garnet Kenny, Bertha Wallace Photograph from the collection of Agnes Jackson
  		Cobden District High School Basketball team 1947 Cobden District High School Basketball Team, 1947 Ft: Duncan Morris, Mervin Angus, Donald Hawkins, Harold Robinson, Micky Costello Bk: Don Humphries, Walley Schroeder, Jack Berry, Art Cobb, Harold Buttle, George Price from the collection of Whitewater Historical Society, donated by Beverley Cobb
  		Cobden Middle School, 1939 Front: Mavis Cameron, Keith Graham, Duncan Marshall, Harold Robinson, Helen Spence Back: Clinton Berry, Jack Scott, Mona Eckford, Ira Eckford, Olive Hoye, Randy Boyle, and Charles Spence Photograph from the collection of Gary Spence
  		Robinson, Harold

  
  

  Documents » Slide Show		1960 Ross Twp. Community Day Men's Softball players Photo from Kay Coleman from the scrapbook of Gladys Francis - clipping from The Cobden Sun
  		CHx-Cobden Legion Executive 1984-1985 newspaper clipping from Cobden Sun in scrapbook 1984 held at Whitewater Historical Society
  		CHx-Some of the original members of Cobden Branch of Royal Canadian Legion. Members: Lloyd Sparling, Harold Robinson, Hilliard Guest, Stephen Childerhose, Gordon Graeber, Harold Howard, Alex Schauer, George McIntyre, Osborne Bennett, Stafford Millar, Gerald Dobson, John Stavenow, Jack Gemmill. Newspaper clipping from Scrapbook 1984-2 located at Whitewater Historical Society
  		CHx-Veterans may form Cobden branch of Legion The Cobden Sun, Nov 19, 1953 p. 1
  		CHx-Cobden Hockey Team 1940-41 winner of George Cup newspaper clipping, The Cobden Sun, date unknown
  		CHx-Cobden High School basketball team in 1947 newspaper clipping, The Cobden Sun, date unknown
  		Kenny, Norma - painting donated to library in memory of Norma Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Lena Byce
  		CHx-Cobden Middle School, 1939 newspaper clipping from the collection of Gladys Francis Aug 16, 1995 p. 3
  		CHx-Legion Week parade, 1986 Newspaper clipping from scrapbook located at Cobden Legion Branch 550
  		CHx-Cobden Legion Branch 500 executive, 1987 Newspaper clipping from scrapbook located at Cobden Legion Branch 550
  		CHx-Cobden Legion 40th Anniversary - Charter members Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of John Costello
  		CHx-Lifetime memberships presented to Alex Schauer, Harold Johnson and Harold Robinson Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Cobden Legion
  		CHx-Cobden Veterans receive WWII service medals Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Lena Byce
  		CHx-Cobden Legion Colour Party led by Harold Robinson & Edith Schauer Newspaper clipping from the Cobden Legion Scrapbook collection
  		Robinson, Harold retires from Hydro Newspaper clipping from the collection of Brenda Millar
  		CHx-Cobden Public School, 3rd grade (room?), 1931 - previously posted without names Newspaper clippings from the scrapbook collections of Lena Byce
  		CHx-Cobden Legion Charter Members honored Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Gladys Francis
  		CHx-Cobden Legion Executive 1984-85 Newspaper clipping from scrapbook located at Cobden Legion Branch 550
  		Robinson, Harold & Margaret Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook of Harold Bennett, held at the Cobden Legion
  		CHx-Cobden Legion Cribbage winners 1957 Newspaper clipping from the collection of Gladys Francis
  		Robinson, Harold, WWII Newspaper clipping from the collection of Karen Cole
  		Robinson, Harold - Recognition of service RCAF Newspaper clipping from the collection of Karen Cole
  		Robinson, Harold funeral card Heubner Funeral Homes Ltd.
  		Cobden Legion 2007 executive Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook at Cobden Legion
  		Robinson, Harold with Radar crew in England, 1942 Newspaper clipping from the collection of Karen Cole
  		Cobden Legion Branch 550 Parade, 2007 Newspaper clipping from the scrapbooks of the Cobden Legion
  		Robinson brothers in WWII - Garnet, Raymond & Harold Newspaper clipping from the collection of Karen Cole
  		Robinson, Harold celebrates 85th birthday Newspaper clipping from the collection of Gladys Francis
  		Cobden Legion Branch 550 has new home Newspaper clipping from Cobden Legion scrapbook, 1989
  		Cobden Legion Branch 550 Grand Opening Newspaper clipping from the Cobden Legion scrapbooks
  		Cobden Legion Hall - work continues inside Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Olive Hill
  		Remembrance Day Colour Party, Cobden The Cobden Sun, Nov 13, 1985
  		Celebration '88 Awards presented to Cobden athletes, coaches, umpires, sponsors Newspaper clipping from the collection of Beatrice Wilson, provided by dau Ila Murphy
  		Celebration '88 Awards presented to Cobden athletes, coaches, umpires, sponsors pt. 2 Newspaper clipping from the collection of Beatrice Wilson, provided by dau Ila Murphy
  		Rathwell team winners Newspaper clipping from the collection of Beatrice Rathwell from her dau Ila Murphy
  		Cobden Legion Branch 550 dedication of hall Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of John Costello
  		Cobden High School Students presented with farewell gifts as leave for training The Cobden Sun, May 1, 1941
  		Cobden High School News The Cobden Sun, May 1, 1941
  		Ross Township Community Day, early 1960's Newspaper clippings from the scrapbook collections of Lena Byce
  		Opening of Cobden Legion new building Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Jack & Janice McLaren, compiled by Irene McLaren, 1989
  		CHx-Cobden Legion Mens Executive 1982-83 The Cobden Sun, Jun 9, 1982
  		Cobden Fire Department horrific experience Newspaper clipping from the collection of Irene McLaren provided by Jack & Janice McLaren
  		Cobden Legion Colour Party, 1978 Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook of Harold Bennett, located at Cobden Legion
  		Legion Colour Party Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook of Harold Bennett, located at Cobden Legion

  
  

  Headstones

  Gravestone-Robinson, Harold & Margaret nee O'Nanskie Sons: Richard Michael & Brian Block 3 - Methodist Cobden Union Cemetery photographed by Fay Bennett, Sept 2016

  
  

• Notes

  From FB page Cobden of the Past, Nov 11, 2020 Lac. Harold Stewart Robinson, son of Thomas Alexander Robinson and Mary Elizabeth Coffey, was born on 29 Oct 1920 in Cobden, died on 7 Nov 2013 in Cobden, aged 93, and was buried in Cobden Union Cemetery. Harold married Margaret Mary O'Nanskie on 20 Apr 1949 in St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew, Margaret was born on 15 Aug 1928, died in Jul 2008 in Cobden, aged 79, and was buried in Cobden Union Cemetery. After attending Cobden High School, Harold enlisted in the RCAF in 1939 and received radar training in Toronto, Hamilton and Montreal. Radar played a significant role in detecting the enemy bombers in time. Harold served until 1945. On his return home, Harold worked at several jobs until he joined Ontario Hydro and worked there for 33 years. He enjoyed and participated in sports throughout his lifetime and continued some sports into his adult years including curling, and playing & coaching softball. In an article from The Cobden Sun, on his 85th birthday, Harold recounts his war years and some of his activities during his lifetime. However, he barely scratches the surface of his many contributions to our community. He served on council for several years and then as Reeve from 1973-1982. He also served as trustee on the School Board. He was a great supporter and worker for any initiative that furthered the life of the community. The attached photos and articles highlight Harold?s involvement. Harold was a founding member of Cobden Branch 550, Royal Canadian Legion and a lifetime member. He served as President and in other capacities and was very active in Legion activities including serving on the building committee for the new Legion building. Being a kid growing up in the curling rink & at the ball diamond had many advantages. I got to know many people in our community that I may never have had the opportunity to know otherwise. Harold loved people and kids. He always had a big smile and a hardy conversation no matter your age. He was also a bit of a tease. My friend Jean & I would pass by his home on Gould St. many times a week. He would hasten out the front door with his hand held out to request a nickel (which gradually grew to a quarter) from us for using the sidewalk in front of his house. He would then have a great laugh at our come-backs. As we walked away, he would remind us of the children?s rhyme ? Step on a crack and you?ll break your mother?s back. So, we would entertain by tip toeing along the cracked sidewalk. I enjoyed visiting Harold in later years at Caressant Care. He would talk about ball, curling, history that we had in common, with a tear in his eye. He was also a good friend to my mom in her later years. He is greatly missed by me and so many others. Information and photos contributed by dau Karen and granddau Kathi-Ann

  
  

• Sources

  [S779] FamilyTree.Com, "Ontario Marriage Registrations online at Ancestry.com", (subscription www.ancestry.ca) (Reliability: 3). Name: Thomas Alex Robinson Birth Place: Tp Westmeath Age: 26 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875 Father Name: John G Robinson Mother Name: Margaret Hawthorne Robinson Spouse Name: Mary Elizabeth Coffee Spouse's Age: 20 Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1881 Spouse Birth Place: Tp Westmeath Spouse Father Name: George B Coffee Spouse Mother Name: Ellza J Scott Coffee Marriage Date: 6 Mar 1901 Marriage Place: Renfrew Marriage County: Renfrew [S436] Methodist Church (Beachburg, Westmeath Twp.,, Ontario, Canada), Church Records - Methodist Marriage Register, Beachburg, Westmeath Twp., 1892-1906 (Reliability: 3). wit: Joseph Kenney and Nany Coffy, Beachburg at Beachburg, Mar 6 1901 by W Knox