Robinson – Mr. Jean-Marie Joseph Robinson of Brooks, passed away peacefully at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, December 26th, 2015 at the age of 58 years. Jean-Marie was born on July 12th, 1957 in St. Paul, Alberta and grew up on a close by farm in Lafond. He went to school in Lafond and graduated from high school in St. Paul. Jean then pursued cooking attaining a certificate in cooking and took pride in his air cadets training, his piano playing, driving, and his famous pineapple chicken. Despite facing many challenges and hardships in his lifetime, he was ever optimistic and a shining light in the darkness often expressed in this world. Jean was a champion of humanity, treating all people with kindness and respect. He loved his life on the farm. He took pride in milking cows, gardening, and cooking. Jean loved his eight siblings dearly and had so much love for his parents, his faith, and friends. He was always the life of a party, as a lover of music and dancing. People loved and respected him, those who knew him while he was working at Safeway would remember how kindhearted he was and how enthusiastic he was to help. Jean appreciated the simplest of things in life and was always willing to share a smile, a conversation, and a laugh. His final words to his nephews were “Toute, Toute”. Jean’s kidney disease caused many health complications for him leading to a need for many trips to the hospital for dialysis treatments. He was always so caring and thankful for all the wonderful treatment he received from those who provided him with care. A special thank you to all Jean’s special caregivers from St. Paul Abilities Network to the medical staff, who took great care of Jean in Brooks, Calgary and Medicine Hat, and to all those who made an impact throughout his journey. Jean will be joining his father Henri Robinson and grandparents. Those left to cherish their memories are his mother Pierrette Robinson and siblings, Laurette, Jacques, Gerald, Lorraine, Lucie, Lise, Line and Marc as well as their spouses and his numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 31st at 11:00 AM from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Brooks. Rev. Raul Hernandez Celebrant. Interment to follow to Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Jean-Marie, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to Brooks and District Health Foundation for Kidney Dialysis Machine, Bag 300, Brooks, Alber-ta T1R 1B3. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM, BROOKS, ALBERTA. Condolences may be forwarded through www.sfh.ca Telephone 403-362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.
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