Obituary of Claude Emile Robin

With heavy hearts the family of Claude Emile Robin, late of Leask, announce his sudden passing on February 2, 2013 at the age of 53 years. Claude was born on May 14, 1959 to Hubert and Muriel Robin. Claude and his brother Luc were taught the importance of a strong work ethic and most importantly the Christian faith. Claude spent his childhood and nearly all of his adulthood living in Leask. He grew up on a farm on the edge of town. Claude married Valerie Brown in 1979. The love they shared for each other was very obvious. They did everything together and that is how they both liked it. In 1982 Jennifer arrived and two years later came a second daughter, Jaime. Claude took great pride in taking care of his family, he loved his girls. Claude’s legacy not only includes his love of family but also his love of work. He went into business at the young age of 18. His 35 years of entrepreneurship and building homes was unmatched. He was always up for a challenge and never shied away from an opportunity. He saw possibilities and went for it. Claude had high expectations of his employees but also saw the very best in people. His expectations of himself were always the highest. His customers, employees, friends and family definitely respected him for his great work ethic, integrity, honesty and his enormous heart. Claude enjoyed spending time with his family. His grandchildren adored him. Everybody who knew Claude has stories to tell of his pranks, his love for a good time, his huge heart, and his dedication to his work. Claude will be lovingly survived by his wife Valerie of Leask, SK; his daughters Jennifer (Grant) Thiel and their children, Breck, Dalen, and Elayna; Jaime (Mike) Partyka and their child Trey and expecting second child; his parents, Hubert and Muriel Robin of Leask, SK; his parents in-law, Carrol and Grace Brown; his brother, Luc (Beverly) Robin and children Melissa, Ryan, Matthew and Rachelle; his siblings in-law, Beverly (Donny) Nikolaisen and children, Bailey, and Shaye; Mervin (Leslie) Brown and children, Shelby and Colby; Juliane (Dion) Lamontagne and children Graham and Dustin. Claude is predeceased by his sister, Louise Robin and his grandparents. The Mass of Christian Burial took place on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Henry's RC Church in Leask with Father Travis Myrheim as Celebrant. Pallbearers were Ryan and Matthew Robin, Ronny Peake, Keith Mason, Rob Pankhurst and Dion Lamontagne. Claude's present employees served as an honor guard. Interment took place in the Leask Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Claude to the Shellbrook & Districts Health Services Project.