The death has occurred of:
Robin Greer
GREER – September 3, (peacefully) in his 84th year, at Moog and Friends Hospice, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, Robin (formerly of Moneymore) son of the late Walter and Annie Greer, loving husband of Rosemary, caring dad of Julie, Gavin and the late Kathy, dear father-in-law of Wade and much loved papa of Liam, Elisa, Cole, Will, Mairin, Mya and Camryn.
Robin was born in Moneymore on September 24th, 1938. He started his career as a teacher and was a part of the popular showband, The Snowdrifters, before meeting the love of his life, Rosemary. They enjoyed a happy life in Moneymore, surrounded by family and friends. However, they bravely dreamed of the adventure that a life in Canada might hold and immigrated to Boissevain, Manitoba in 1972 with their young children, Julie and Kathy. They made many great friends in Manitoba and welcomed their son, Gavin during those years. But, Robin dreamed of a place where he could golf year round and convinced Rosemary to move the family to Penticton in 1981. Robin worked as a Technology Education teacher at Magherafelt Intermediate, Boissevain Collegiate, Pen-Hi, McNicoll Park and Skaha Lake Middle schools. He was a member at the Penticton Golf and Country Club from the day he moved to Penticton, enjoying rounds of golf with his many friends 5 days a week until the day he became ill. Robin was a gentle man, known to tell a great story and enjoy a good laugh. He was a Renaissance man of sorts as he was accomplished in music, sports, woodworking, and many forms of art. Robin will mostly be remembered for his kind heart, his love of laughter, family and friends, and his relentless pursuit of the perfect 18 holes of golf. Robin will be truly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Rosemary, children Julie (Ron), son-in-law Wade, and Gavin (Randi), and grandchildren Liam, Elisa, Cole, Will, Mairin, Mya and Camryn. He will also be missed by his sister Alison, her children and grandchildren as well as his many life-long friends from Northern Ireland. But we are all grateful that he is with Kathy and together, they are watching over us from above. A celebration of Robin’s life will be held on November 12, at the Penticton Golf and Country Club.
In memory of Robin, please consider making a donation to Moog and Friends Hospice House, payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road. Magherafelt, BT45 6BP.
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday.”
GREER – September 3, 2022, Robert Wilson (Robin) peacefully at Moog and Friends Hospice, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. Dearly loved brother of Alison Hunter and her late husband Kenneth, dear uncle of Suzanne (Hardy), Greer and Mary Lou (Richmond) and their families. “Too good in life to be forgotten in death.”