Obituary of Emilien Leo Robin

ROBIN – Mr. Emilien 1929-2017 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Emilien Leo Robin announce his passing on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Emilien (Emile) Robin was born at home on his parent’s farm, in the Damour district 12 miles west of Leask, on February 1, 1929. He was the fifth child of nine children born to Arthur and Marie Anne Robin. He attended school at the Beausite School, 3 miles from home. At the age of 14 he quit school to help his brothers with the farm. They had lost their dad suddenly when Emile was only 12 years old. Beginning when he was about 16, he would spend some of the winter months working at various jobs off the farm. Worked at Foothills, Alberta in the bush; in Edmonton, as a labourer for a home builder. He also worked at Burns in Prince Albert, as a meat cutter; and later during plant expansion as a pipe insulator. In spring he would go back to the farm in Damour to farm with his brother Paul. Emile married Marie Lehner on July 26, 1958. He, with the help of his brother, built a home on the quarter of land he had purchased from his Mom, and they began their life together there. God blessed them with 7 children; 6 sons and 1 daughter. In 1989, they sold the farm to their son Myles, and built a home in Leask. Emile spent the next 20 years going to the farm to help Myles. He was still able to do what he loved the most and that was farming. He took up the sport of curling, travelling to Shellbrook twice a week to curl with the seniors there. Also spent lots of time golfing. He enjoyed the fellowship with fellow curlers and golfers. Sadly, dementia began to be evident. He was no longer able to safely help on the farm. However, he was still able to do gardening in their large yard in town. He was admitted to Mont St. Joseph Care Home in Prince Albert in February of 2015, as Marie was no longer able to care for him at home. A very sad day for all the family. He was happy there and often said to Marie, "This is a nice place". He passed away in Victoria Hospital in PA in the early morning hours of August 16, with his wife of 59 years at his side. Emilien is lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Marie; his children: Francis (Velda Beaman) Robin of Saskatoon, SK and family Megan; Laura (Kewan Aboulhosn); Mitchel; Sarah Nagy (Chance Parenteau); Nicole Nagy; Allison Nagy; Donna (Lloyd) Bruner of Leask, SK and family: Grant (Callie) Sarah & Olivia; Lynn (Cody) Van Hereweghe - Hayley & Tyler; Holly (Kelly) Nelson Carter & Ryan; Melissa (Devin) Peters - Tyvan, Jackson, Leo; Myles (Imelda) Robin of Leask, SK and family: Corryn (Curtis) Jepsen - Lily & Emily; Adelle (Jordan) Danylyshen; Kyle (Dany) Robin; Tenille (Clayton Rempel); Chantelle; Michael (Jackie) Robin of Saskatoon, SK and family: Anthony (Alli Sparling) Jordyn; Natalie; Danielle; Brent (Andrea) Robin of Calgary, AB and family: Chelsea; Jorey; Kenneth (Jennifer) Robin of Mission, BC and family: Devan; Jeremy; Rebecca (Stephen) Green; Brianna & Tyler Senft; Noel (Kim) Robin of Abbotsford, BC and family: Ashley; and Justin; his siblings: Oliver (Ingrid) of Edmonton, AB; George (Olga) of Spruce Grove, AB; Olive (Paul) Garand of Prince Albert, SK; Leon (Audrey) of Prince Albert, SK ; his brother-in-law, Norman Reidt of Saskatoon, SK ; numerous siblings-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Emilien is predeceased by: his parents, Arthur and Marie Anne Robin; his parents-in-law, Jenson and Doralis Lehner; his siblings, Paul, Therese (Albert) Garand, Lucille Reidt and Rita in infancy; his siblings-in-law, Gabrielle Robin, Eleanor Diehl, John & Evelyn Lehner; his nephews and nieces, Susan Lehner, Clarence Lehner, Maurice Robin, Lionel Garand and his children, Dwayne & Valerie. The Prayer Service for Emilien was on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church in Leask. SK. The Funeral Mass was held at 2:00 pm on Monday, August 21, 2017 in St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church in Leask, SK. with Father Tru Le officiating. The Eulogist was Francis Robin. The Crossbearer was Kyle Robin. Offertory Procession was done by Donna and Lloyd Bruner. The readers were; Megan Robin and Melissa Peters. The Prayers of the Faithful were read by Chelsea Robin. The Music was led by the St. Henry’s Choir. The Honorary Pallbearers were; “All family and friends who knew and loved Emilien”. The Pallbearers were; Francis Robin, Myles Robin, Michael Robin, Brent Robin, Kenneth Robin, Noel Robin. The interment took place in the Leask Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Emilien may be directed to the Terrace Rose Dementia Unit in Mont St. Joseph Home 777- 28th Street East Prince Albert, SK. S6V 8C2 Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Shellbrook, Mark Muir - Director 306-747-2828.