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DERRY ROBERTSON Obituary

DERRY MENZIES ROBERTSON A man of ideas, accomplishment, honesty and integrity... damn few left. September 2, 1928 - February 19, 2017 Passed away suddenly surrounded by his adoring children: Keith Derry Martin Robertson (Lori Speed) of Bowmanville, Sarah Katherine Rier (Greg Rier) of Oakville and Hugh Gordon Robertson of Toronto. Derry was predeceased by his loving wife Marilyn Martin Robertson and his brother David Robertson and is remembered fondly by his brother Ronald Robertson (Truro), his sister Ruth Robertson (Fairlie) and his cat Red. Leaving post war Europe and arriving in Canada in the 1940s with a Harris tweed jacket and $100, Derry met his wife Marilyn, with whom he enjoyed a lifelong love affair. Along the way they garnered many friends, had three children, Derry became an accomplished Architect and they travelled the world. They were particularly fond of the Scandinavian countries, their design and architecture. Derry had a love of the outdoors, sailing, cooking and conversation and he shared these loves with many of his friends and neighbors in Prinyer's Cove, Prince Edward County. Some of Derry's many accomplishments include: Vice President of the International Union of Architects and Past President of the Ontario Association of Architects. A member of the Royal Architect Association and the American Institute of Architects and many architectural awards. Some notable buildings that Derry had a hand in are: Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto Harbour Police Station, Rideau Centre, Oakville Place, Toronto Airport, Whitby Ocean Shores, Hudson's Bay Stores and many others across the world. Memorial visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street North, Bowmanville, on Saturday, February 25th, 2-4 p.m. Following the Visitation, a Traditional Scottish wake will be held at 124 Cove Road, Bowmanville, from 4-6 p.m. Come and enjoy a dram and celebrate Derry's life as he would have wished. Online condolences may be made at: www.northcuttelliott.com

Published by Toronto Star on Feb. 23, 2017.

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Many wonderful memories with Marilyn & Derry at Pine Cres, Huntley St & Prinyer's Cove - and the Children are still very special friends!! - Love always, Marie

Marie Railey

February 25, 2017

Growing up with the Robertsons, Derry and Marion were like parents to me. Derry always had a ready smile, a lovely laugh and a twinkle in his eye. As a designer, I appreciated his love of beautiful design, interiors and architecture. Looking forward to celebrating his full, rich life. xo Amanda Black (Whalen)

Amanda Black (Whalen)

February 23, 2017

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