The Roblin family announces with sadness the death of Donald Newton Roblin on Friday October 24, 2008, in Oakville in his 83rd year. He was a gentleman and a gentle man. He is survived by his wife, Lillian, the love of his life for over 56 years and their children, Bruce (Lynne), Louise (Martin Campbell), Blair (Lynn) and Darcy (Deb) and grandchildren, Jenn (Terry McLean), Chris and Melissa Young, Leah, Brock and Robyn Campbell, Amelia, Cameron, Heather, Erin, Samantha, Brett and Nicole Roblin, one great grandson, Ayden McLean, a sister, Marion (Jim Detlor), sister-in-law Betty Walsh and many nieces and nephews and predeceased by sister Joyce Rutherford. Early years in Saskatoon and Newfoundland nurtured Don's love of nature and influenced his choice of hobbies including bird identification, bird banding and the Scout movement. He was a serious coin collector, woodworker, metal detector, wine maker and gardener. Don was a volunteer for CESO in Canada and in India. He volunteered for the Oakville Hospital and for the Seniors' Center in Bronte. He had a strong Christian faith and commitment to St. John's United Church where he had been a member for 45 years. Don attended Memorial in Newfoundland and Acadia in Nova Scotia, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts and Science. His working years as a petroleum chemist with Imperial Oil in Sarnia and Ioco, B.C. and later with Shell Canada in Oakville and Toronto brought him lasting friendships across Canada. Don took a very personal interest in the activities and accomplishments of his family members and friends who all enjoyed his companionship, positive attitude towards life and warm sense of humour. He was deeply loved and will be sadly missed. Many thanks to Dr. Southey and his team and to the supportive nursing staff at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Friends may make donations in Don's memory to the Oakville Hospital Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Visitation will be held at St. John's United Church, 262 Randall Street, Oakville, Ontario on Saturday November 1 at 10:00 am followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am.