Robert Redbourn, 88, passed away from an infection on October 25, 2020. Robert is survived by his wife, Nora Martin, his four daughters: Sue Washburn (Ken), Karen Eisenhart (Don), Deborah Thibodeau (Gary Boileau) and Marion Carter (Glenn) and his four grandsons: David Washburn (Becky), Nigel Washburn (Allison), Nick Eisenhart and Chris Eisenhart. Robert joined the British Army’s peace keeping force in Germany at the age of 18. When he joined, he was about 5 feet tall. Within 2 years, he grew a whole foot to 6 feet where he remained for most of his life. When leaving the army he had to wear the uniform he joined in, which was way too short! Robert moved from England to Canada with his first wife, Doreen Betty Goldsmith, and the four girls in 1966. Robert and Doreen were divorced in 1976. Robert married Nora Martin in 1978. Robert and Nora did a lot of travelling, including with various motor homes, cruises and Tauck tours. One of Robert’s most memorable trips was to Egypt soon after the 911 tragedy. Robert also enjoyed travelling to England with his daughters Sue and Deborah as well as two cruises with Deborah. One of the highlights was when he and Deborah stayed at the Savoy Hotel in London. Robert was still working on his memoirs when he passed away. These include his recollections of his early years growing up in England during World War II, some of his memories of the various businesses he worked with, as well as stories about travelling with motor homes. Robert wishes to remember his family and friends back East. Robert moved to Vancouver, British Columbia when he was 79 and he fondly remembers his 80th birthday when all his daughters were with him. Robert enjoyed his last three years living in his own apartment in North Vancouver.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.11.0