Rosemunde Rea Minnie Robertson (nee McGarva), devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law, passed away peacefully at home with family in attendance on May 15, 2024, in Victoria, B.C., Canada at age 88.
Rosemunde was born on October 18, 1935, to Minnie and John McGarva in Ayr, Scotland. She worked for the Pearl Insurance Company before travelling to Canada (1959) to marry Lyle Hamilton Johnstone Robertson of Kilmarnock, Scotland. They made the move from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to Victoria, B.C. in 1965, where they were active and long-time members of the St. Andrew’s & Caledonian Society, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, and the Victoria Golf Club. As a member of the Victoria Golf Club, she served on numerous committees, was Ladies Vice-Captain in 1994, and Ladies Captain in 1995.
Rosemunde was predeceased by her husband Lyle in 2011, by her mother Minnie (1944), her father John (1957), and her brother John (2005). Rosemunde is survived by her children Fiona (Alastair), Gavin (Meridyth), and Sheena (Warren) and four grandchildren (Stuart, Gillian, Megan, and James). She is also survived by her sister-in-law Margaret McGarva in Ayr, Scotland, niece/nephews Karen (Jamie), Alistair (Heather), and Colin (Denise) and families.
Family will gather privately to celebrate Rosemunde and Lyle.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Margaret Finnis
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Maureen Foxgord Fiona, Gavin, Sheena and families,
I was so sad to hear about the loss of your very special mother. I will remember her gentle lilting voice, her quiet humour, and her active lifestyle well into her 80s. I was always a little in awe of the deep, involved, loving relationship she had with her children, which inevitably makes losing her all the more profound. I wish you support and comfort as you navigate through this very sad time.
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Janette Brown On behalf of my sister, Wilma and myself, we send our sincere condolences to your family on the recent loss of Rosemunde. On the couple of occasions I visited Victoria, both Rosemunde and Lyle were most gracious hosts and left us with many happy memories of spending time in their company. Our continued correspondence was much appreciated and I will miss those family e-epistles.
With much love to you all.
Janette
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Margaret McGarva Fiona, Ĝavin and Sheena and families I was so sorry to hear of Rosemunde’s death and I have so many happy memories of my time with you all when John and I visited your Mum and Dad in 2004 the year before John died. When a loved one dies life is never the same but we have to remember the happy times we had with them and memories
are in our hearts forever.
With my love to you all. Aunt Margaret. XXX. M
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Lauren E Reimer To Fiona, Gavin, Sheena and families- So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, our sincere condolences.With warm memories from long ago school days,
Lauren (and Woody) Reimer ( nee Jackson)
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Michelle McConachie Woods Such a wonderful lady. She was very generous, always listened in her quiet , calm way. She shared her shortbread at Christmas, beautifully packaged in rounds. I remember mum and I used to savour each piece and hide the rest in the shortbread jar. Loved being around Mrs. Robertson because she treated us so well. Plus, she made a mean Tuna Casserole!
Thinking of all of you at this time. Much love to you……..M
Dear Fiona, Gavin and Sheena, my heart has felt a profound sadness since hearing the loss of your dear Mum. Mrs. R was like a second mum to me growing up. The last time I saw her, we had such a nice chat. I regret not seeing her one last time as this was something I wanted to do. My mind is full of memories of the R’s and the O’s. I hope our parents are all together and enjoying a reunion and continuing with a friendship that lasted throughout our entire growing up. From California adventures, Bridge nights, Easter getaways, Burn’s nights and Boxing Day family days, our families shared so much. We are all so lucky! I will miss you always Mrs. R. Sending love to each of you and all your families, Love and sincere condolences, Margaret. (PS. please give mum and dad, John and especially Mr. R. a hug from me). xoxo