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Andrew MacRobbie

Andrew MacRobbie

January 20, 2013

Andrew MacRobbie
MacRobbie, Andrew'Andy'; at the Hamilton General Hospital on Sunday January 20th, 2013. Andrew'Andy' Gilbert MacRobbie of Southgate Township in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Porter) MacRobbie. Loved father of Gilbert MacRobbie & his wife Helen of Mount Forest, Robert MacRobbie of Southgate Township, Kathleen MacRobbie of Southgate Township and the late Patricia'Pat' Moore. Father-in-law of Don Moore of Southgate Township. Loving grandfather of Jason, Nick and his wife Emily, Shaun and his wife Nicki, Donna and her husband Dan and Joy and her husband Elwin and loving great grandfather of Brennon, Alex, Ben, Marcus, Breanna, Adam and Cody. Dear brother of Doug MacRobbie and his wife Gwen of Guelph and brother-in-law of Stan Mast of Guelph and Bill Porter of Harriston. Also survived by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Mary MacRobbie, sister Beatrice Mast, brothers Archie and Richard MacRobbie. Friends may call at the England Funeral Home on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A funeral service will take place at the Mount Forest United Church, Mount Forest on Friday at 11:00 am. Interment at the Mount Forest Cemetery. Memorial donations to the CNIB or a charity of one 's choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com

Condolences

Our sympathies to the family, Andy will truly be missed.

— Wellington Plowmens Association, March 21, 2013

Gilbert, Rob & families: Our sympathy goes out to all of you.

— Barry & Thelma Rawn, January 30, 2013

From all our families to yours we wish to extend our sincere sympathy at this sad time. I guess they needed a good plowman in heaven. He has been a fixture at many plowing matches over the years. We will miss him. Neil and Marie and families

— Mcgavin Family, January 27, 2013

The MacRobbie Family, Our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Kevin 7 Joyce Dinneen

— Kevin & Joyce Dinneen, January 26, 2013

We want to send our condolences to Andy's family. For many years we enjoyed watching him plow with his horses, he was a great competitor and hard to beat! My dad, Mac Gamble, always had fond memories of competing against him. He will be greatly missed at the plowing matches.

— Brian and Renee Gamble, January 25, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to all of you at this tough time. Lots of memories

— Debbie & Ken Reid, January 24, 2013

Rob, Kathleen, Gilbert & Helen: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Andy will be missed by family, friends and plow buddies.

— John & Deb Giesbrecht, January 24, 2013

Please accept out condolances in the loss of your dear father and grandfather. Andy will be missed. Treasure your good memories.

— Rick Young and Ruth Truax, January 24, 2013

Dear Kathleen and families I send my sincere sympathy upon the passing of your Father. Plowing matches from far and wide for many years,have known of his much admired plowing skills. I will inform my Uncle Doug Reid of your Father's passing. They were great plowman friends. Uncle Doug Reid is in Holland Christian Homes in Brampton now, with my Aunt Betty. Sincere thoughts, Faye Craig, Arthur, ON

— Faye Craig, January 23, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Andrew's death. He was an amazing man and will be missed. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Sincerely, Dennis Royle & Linda Crawford

— Dennis Royle & Linda Crawford, January 23, 2013

To Kathleen & Family. Sorry to hear about Andy. We came to MF in 79 & soon after we were with some others on a sleigh ride at your parents farm. We will always remember that part of our early acceptance to being new to Mt Forest. Sympathy is extended to you & your family from Florida. Carm & Florene Noble

— Carm & Florence Noble, January 22, 2013

To the McRobbie Families: Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I always look forward to seeing Andy at the ploughing matches. He will be missed greatly. Sincerely Roy & Shirley Russell

— Roy & Shirley Russell, January 22, 2013

Kathleen and family. We are sorry to hear of your dads' passing. The plowing communities will never be the same.

— Norm and Sandy Craigie, January 22, 2013

We were saddened to hear about the passing of Andy and please accept our sincere condolences. Brian and Marg Smith

— Brian and Marg Smith, January 22, 2013

Gilbert,Robert and Kathleen and families; So very sorry to here about Andy, we go back a long way as friends and plowing buddies. Will be greatly missed by all and not forgotten by any of us, we all have a lot of good memories so keep yours close as I know this will be a very hard time for all of you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time

— Norma Gorrill,Dan,Cherie and Family, January 22, 2013

The MacRobbie families: Please know that Keith and I are thinking of all of you. Take good care. Sincerely, Keith and Carol

— Keith and Carol Davenport, January 22, 2013

Gilbert and Helen.. Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. May you keep the memories alive that you have had with him and tresure them always. Big hugs!! Billy

— Billy Robertson, January 22, 2013

To the MacRobbie Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am sorry for your loss. My condolences to you all.

— Jennifer Wood (Ritchie), January 22, 2013

Dear Rob,Kathleen & family, Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

— Linda Ross (Watson), January 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you; Andy was a great man and we considered him a plowing match dad. He will be missed by all who knew him.

— Scott and Susan Thomas, January 21, 2013

The MacRobbie Family: I was so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

— Mary Doughty Harris, January 21, 2013

Dear Rob, Kathleen Gilbert and family I am truly sorry to hear of Andy's passing he was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerly Betty Johnston

— Betty Johnston, January 21, 2013

Dear Robbie and family, my heart goes out to you all. Your dad was a very special man. He will be sadly missed by all.

— Dave Lapping, January 21, 2013

Dear Kathleen, Robbie and all the family, our thoughts are with each and everyone of you, hold your memories close. Your Dad was a very special person

— Bernice and Rene, January 21, 2013




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294 Main Street South
P.O. Box 38, Mount Forest
Ontario, Canada N0G 2L0
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