Obituary of Isobel Robinson

ROBINSON, Isobel Margaret - B.A., O.T.C., LL.D. (Alberta); Honourary Fellow, World Federation of Occupational Therapists Peacefully at the Willow Grove Long Term Care in Ancaster, Ontario on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in her 93rd year. Beloved aunt of the Reverend Peter (Joan) Robinson, Penny (Bruce) Evenden, and the late Holly Kidd and her husband John (Wendy) Kidd. Predeceased by her loved brother Kenneth (Lila) Robinson. A devoted great-aunt of Linda (Sherman) Barrett, Scott (Paula) Robinson, Tim (Jennifer) Evenden, Susan (Paul) Robinson, Carolyn (André) van Heerden, Robin (Melanie) Kidd, Bradley Kidd and Amy Kidd. A dear friend and colleague of the late Thelma Cardwell, Mary Dinsdale and family, Sherry Ham and family, and many close friends. Isobel was a passionate leader and outstanding contributor to the profession of Occupational Therapy both in Canada and internationally. A graduate of McMaster University (B.A.) and the University of Toronto 1939 Diploma in Occupational Therapy. She went on to a distinguished career at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Occupational Therapy, holding the position of Director from 1967 to her retirement in 1981. At this time she received a Doctor of Laws Honourary Degree from the University of Alberta and Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto. A life member of CAOT, OSOT, and WFOT.; co-founder of the Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation. Her family wishes to thank the staff at the Willow Grove for their compassionate care during Isobel's final years. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29. Funeral service in the chapel on Wednesday, April 30 at 11:00 a.m. If desired, memorial donations to the Isobel Robinson Historical Research Fund (COTF) , CTTC Building, Suite #3401, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa K1S 5R1 , the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 1200 Bay Street, Suite #202, Toronto M5R 2A5, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.