Our sincere condolences to all of you. We have many fond memories of Mr. Robinson and he will always be remembered as a wonderful father and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. 
Sincerely,
Jim and Marianne Hotchkin

To my Aunt Joan and my Cousins Ian, Keith and Craig and your families, please accept my deepest regret on your sad loss of your husband and father and grandfather.
I will miss Uncle Norman. I always found him to be a soft-spoken man who always had a kind word for me whenever I had the occasion to be with him.
I enjoyed the fellowship of being in his company and in the company of my Aunt Joan and their sons and the children of those sons and daughers-in-law.
I will be unable to attend the services next week as I have plans to be in California and will not return east until early August.
John Lawton

Dawson and I would like to send our deepest sympathy in the death of Norman – our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 
Sincerely, Ruth and Dawson Hartzell

To my dear Aunt Joan and cousins, Ian, Keith and Craig and their families.  My dearest Uncle Norman will be missed very deeply.  His smile always greeted you when you visited.  His warmth and kindness will always stay with me.  Uncle Norman will always be remembered as a true "gentleman".  Please accept Lou’s and my deepest sympathy and warmest thoughts. 
Love,
Christina and Lou Oberman

Our deepest sympathy to our dear friend Keith and his entire family for the loss of his father.  Although Mr. Robinson will be missed everyday, he will also be remembered everyday for all of his kindnesses.
Janis and Bill McGovern

My condolences to Joan and the entire family. Norm always had a smile for you and was always in a jovial mood. He and Joan raised three sons with the same work ethic and a joy for life like their father. I’m sure you will all cherish the fond memories of Norm and miss him dearly. I regret not being able to attend the service.
Jim Kendrick

UNCLE  NORMAN
I have known Uncle Norman for approximately 79 years and due to the small difference in our ages our relationship was more like brothers than uncle & nephew.
Born in Yorkshire, which is noted for its men who are strong, independent characters, Norman was a bright cheerful energetic person with an easy likeable manner and a willingness to help where needed.  His charm is best illustrated by the effect he had on my children Sarah and John Paul who held him in great affection despite the distances between us.
My memories of Norman are mainly of the earlier years in the UK, although we have visited many times in recent years and have kept in close touch with all the family.
I REMEMBER HIM
As a school boy taking me fishing in The Rivlin Valley and being a very good football player (very aggressive).
At his first job as Butchers Boy delivering meat in Sheffield on a pedal cycle (Walkley Crescent Road).
As a sailor on the warship “Queen Elizabeth” and being Torpedoed in the South Atlantic.  I still have the African dagger he brought me back from his travels in the Navy.
Playing the mouth organ brilliantly during our frequent stays in the air raid shelter for a “sing song” to keep our spirits up as they dropped their bombs.
Being at his marriage to Joan during the war where the Wedding breakfast consisted of Spam sandwiches & tea.  They were a handsome couple, Joan being a beautiful bride.
The first Christmas at the start of the war when Norman, Harry & Jack all in different branches of the forces with their wives & girlfriend, plus sister Vera all gathered at 64 Walkley Crescent Road with Mom & Pop Robinson to celebrate and sing to an old H.M.V. Phonograph and Normans harmonica.  This was the last time for 6 years we would all be together again.

As my best man who stepped into the breach when my friend fell ill.

As the owner of a small hotel in Blackpool (this was totally out of character).

Of holidays spent with Norman & Joan in USA.  They were excellent hosts.

I am not going to grieve for Norman he had a good life and enjoyed every minute and I am sure the world is just a little better for his presence.

He has left a legacy of three successful sons with wives and children who will keep his memory alive for many years to come.

WELL DONE NORMAN
“ON ILKLEY MOOR B’ARHT AT

John Robinson, Walsall, England

Our deepest sympathy is sent to Auntie Joan, Ian, Keith, Craig and families.  Uncle Norman will be remembered with great affection always.

Stephanie and Ed Braid and family, Walsall, England.

To my family who have been so supportive of me and each other during this sad time I’d like to say a heartfelt thanks. It’s testimony to the kind of man Dad was that we’ve pulled together the way we have.

I’d like to remember Dad for the things he wasn’t. I hope that I can live by the examples he gave throughout the rest of my life.

He was not a braggart, although I think he had plenty to brag about. When he did allow himself to crow a little it was usually about the accomplishments of his family, not him.

He was not a quitter. I think he always felt that with just a little more hard work he’d succeed. He made sure we got this message loud and clear.

He was not afraid to take a chance. Immigrating to this country in 1955 with a trunk of belongings, a few hundred dollars in his pocket, and his wife and two sons tells you a lot.

He was not afraid of hard work. I often remember him working two or three jobs a number of times. He’d take me along occasionally on some of the extra jobs "to help out".

He was not someone who took anything for granted. On the contrary, he had a unique ability to appreciate even the smallest things in life.

He was not self absorbed. He got his the greatest joys in seeing others succeed.

He was not perfect, but admitted his shortcomings to himself and worked to improve them.

He was not the top of his class in school but he had more intelligence and common sense than he ever gave himself credit for. We all learned a lot from him.

He was not a wealthy man in the classic sense but we never felt that we did without anything important. He was rich in ways far more important than money.

Most importantly he wasn’t someone who looked on the downside of things. He was the ultimate "glass half full" guy.

I’ll miss him dearly but I know what he’d say if he were here. Grieve quickly and then move forward. Life is for the living.
Craig Robinson