Obituary of Maurice Dillon-Robinette

DILLON-ROBINETTE: Maurice Dillon-Robinette, Perfect Husband of Lorretta, passed away holding the hand of his heartbroken wife, on November 10, 2014. Maurice is survived by his best friend and loving wife Lorretta Dillon Robinette; his children Joseph S. Robinette and his son Nathan, and Angie (Ivan) Desjardins all of Timmins; his sister Adele (Leslie) Street of Streetsville; his brothers Pierre of Timmins, Louis of Mississauga, Leon (Judy) of Timmins, Robert (Nicky) of Timmins; sisters-in-law Lori Robinette of Scarborough, Cynthia Marshall of Ottawa, Dianne O’Neill of Tecumseh; brother-in-law John (Joanne) Dillon of Virden, MB; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Delphis and Irene Robinette and by his brothers Andre and Jacques. Maurice was a very gifted old-fashioned scratch baker. He worked many enjoyable years for Sevy Pizzale at International Bakery in Timmins. Maurice was also an entrepreneur. He owned a taxi business in Timmins before relocating to St. Thomas where he opened Maurice’s Fresh Pasta and Bake Shop with his wife Lorretta. Maurice will be sadly missed by his family and friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing this amazing man. “Maurice, you were a blessing in my life, thank you for loving me.” ~ Lorretta. Visitation will be held at the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570) on Friday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Parish prayers will be recited at 4:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Angels Parish on Saturday at 10:00 am. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations to Holy Angels - Restoration Fund would be appreciated. Visitation Friday, November 14, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 pm Parish prayers will be recited at 4:00 pm Shawn Jackson Funeral Home Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 10:00 am Holy Angels Parish Reception Holy Angels Parish Cremation Mount Pleasant Cemetery Memorial donations are being accepted in memory of Maurice Dillon-Robinette for :Holy Angels Restoration Fund Service Information