Obituary of Margaret Robson

The family of Margaret Robson (nee Simon) sadly announce her death on November 15, 2020 at Kingston General Hospital. Daughter of the late Fred and Elsie Simon of England. Beloved wife of Peter for 67 years. Loving mother of Ian and Jenny and an adoring nana to Charles William of North Carolina. Loving mother to Julie of Kingston. Predeceased by beloved son Paul Hartley Robson and daughter Linda Robson. Survived by Paul’s wife Stephanie Robson (nee Dudley) and grandson Colin Tristan of Calgary. Survived by good friend Stephen Heaton and sister-in-law Fay of England. Predeceased by her brother Fred Simon and his wife Jenny of Australia, her sister Elsie Taylor (Norman) of England, and her best friend Bev Cleary.

Those that knew Margaret would say that she was a kind and generous person who would always help those in need. She was a founding member of the Leukemia Research Fund charity in the United Kingdom. Margaret trained and worked as a nurse in England and on moving to Canada in 1964 continued nursing at Hotel Dieu Hospital here in Kingston. Margaret was a fierce advocate for those that she loved but in particular for her children.

We would like to extend our thanks to all the Personal Support Workers (Paramed) who had helped Margaret along the way. A special note to staff at Kingston General Hospital for the excellent level of care that was given to her. A big thank you to anyone else who may have touched Margaret’s life.

Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel.

There will be no visitation, however a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place with an inurnment at Cataraqui Cemetery at a later date.  For those that wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Partners in Mission Food bank.