Sydney
With heartfelt sadness, the family of Robin Campbell regrets to share the news of his peaceful passing in the An Cala Unit, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on October 1st. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on August 31, 1948, he moved to Sydney, NS at the age of 4. He attended and graduated from local schools, Xavier Junior College, St. Francis Xavier University, and Dalhousie University (law).
Robin was deeply proud of his roots and loved being a North Ender, residing there for the majority of his life. He always spoke fondly of his connection to Boisdale (Campbell) and Northside East Bay (MacIsaac). He was the only son of the late Peter Campbell and Florence Ann (MacIsaac) Campbell.
Robin is survived by his adoring wife, Sharon Elizabeth Campbell (née Campbell) and his three, loving children: Sean ‘Aidan’ (Jane Belyea), Aberdeen, UK; ‘Matthew’ Peter Ross (Devin Wentzell), Sydney; Amy ‘Rebecca’ (Michael) Maciorowski, Dartmouth, whom he loved dearly. He is also survived by his beautiful grandchildren: Cole Sean Campbell, Liam Joshua Campbell, Zachary Samuel Scott Campbell (Aberdeen, UK) and Olivia Dena Maciorowski (Dartmouth, NS).
Predeceased by his parents, and his special mother, Peggy.
Dad was deeply committed to community and service and held many official and honorary positions: Knights of Columbus council 1060 (3rd degree, honorary member 4th degree); William B. MacLeod Assembly (4th degree); Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society (retired member); past President of the Childrens’ Aid Society of Cape Breton; past member of the Board of Directors of Cape Breton Transition House; a proud Sydney Kinsmen; former City Solicitor for the City of Sydney (1988-1993); awarded Queen’s Council status in 1993; retired Solicitor for the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (1993-2013); president of the Sacred Heart Parish Council and various committees.
He loved his family, loved his roots, and loved his community. He could tell you the history of just about every building or family he encountered. The only thing he enjoyed more than reading or discussing local history, was fishing. If time allowed, Dad was known to pull over at the East Bay sandbar on the way to or from Ben Eoin to drop a line for a few minutes to see what was biting. Since meeting Sharon, Robin made travel a special and memorable part of their relationship, introducing her to the tropics (forgetting the room key was tucked in his tilly hat) and including her in his exploration of his Scottish and Irish roots (with an interesting excursion at Miltown Malbay).
Special thanks to everyone at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre and the Palliative Care ward at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and the VON for all of your treatment efforts and kindness over the last several months. Our gratitude is unending.
Donations may be made to Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton’s Circle of Care Campaign and The Cape Breton Cancer Centre.
I love you, Robin forever and always, Amen. We love you, Dad and Grandpa.
A celebration of Life will be held at TW Curry Parkview Chapel on Sunday October 6th, 2019 from 2-5pm, with Celebrant Peter Hammond officiating.
To leave online condolences for his family please visit www.twcurry.com
