Gordon Robbins

It is with great sadness that the family of Gordon Robbins announces his sudden passing on Thursday, August 21st 2014 in Toronto, Ontario. Loving husband to Marian for over 50 years. Extraordinary father to Stephen (Robyn), and Robert. Beloved Grandfather to Gordon (Kiah) and Lindsay. Cherished brother of Jim (Madeleine), Michael (Marilyn) and Pat (Ivy). A very loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held at GIFFEN-MACK "DANFORTH" FUNERAL HOME, 2570 Danforth Ave., Toronto (at Main St. Subway), 416-698-3121, on Tuesday, August 26th from 4-8pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 27th at the Giffen-Mack Chapel at 11:00 a.m.. Following the service, the family welcomes everyone to a reception being held in the Giffen-Mack reception lounge. Cremation to follow.

One night I dreamed a dream.

As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.

Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.

For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,

One belonging to me and one to my Lord.

After the last scene of my life flashed before me,

I looked back at the footprints in the sand.

I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,

especially at the very lowest and saddest times,

there was only one set of footprints.

This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.

"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,

You'd walk with me all the way.

But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,

there was only one set of footprints.

I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you

Never, ever, during your trials and testings.

When you saw only one set of footprints,

It was then that I carried you."