Charles “Rocky” Robb
Died: February 5, 2020 | Place: Valleyview Home, St. Thomas
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ROBB, Rocky…
Peacefully, on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Valleyview Home, St. Thomas, Charles “Rocky” Robb passed away in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Florence Eleanor (Duffy) Robb. Dear father of Gary F. Robb and his wife Margaret of St. Thomas. Dear brother of Jack Robb of London and Jean Robinson of Aylmer. Predeceased by his brothers Kenneth, Beverley and Merideth Robb, and brother-in-law Donald Robinson. Also loved by his 2 grandchildren, Aaron and his wife Danielle and Christopher and his wife Kelly, and by his great-granddaughter Payton and great-grandson Adrian. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Rocky opened Rocky’s Cycle Centre in London, (now known as Rocky’s Harley Davidson) in 1955, he was joined by his son Gary in 1971 and sold the business in 1985. The Robb family wishes to thank the staff of Valleyview Home for their care and compassion. Friends are welcomed for visitation on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 1-4 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 11 am at Riverside United Church, 695 Riverside Drive, London. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rocky’s memory may be made to the Arthritis Society 400 York Street, London, ON N6B 3N2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Our deepest condolences to Gary, Marg and family. We have expressed our deep respect and admiration for your Dad many times in the past. He was a great boss and father figure to many of who worked at Rocky’s, and he’ll be missed by many. Rest in Peace old friend!
Hi Gary and Marg so sorry to hear about uncle Rocky he did live a good long life. Some times it is just best to move on.
Gary and your entire family
I have had the real opportunity to really get to know and I hope be a friend to your Dad over the last 20 years
We always enjoyed our time together.
He was very proud of his family and his roots in Ilderton
His invitation to his service club in Ilderton were always a welcome outing
We will very much miss him at the dealership
Generally he was the centre of most functions
I will miss Rocky
All the very best
Brian
Sending our sympathies and condolences with love to you all
Dear Gary, Marg, Aaron, Danielle, Chris, & Kelly
Please accept our condolences on behalf of the entire St Thomas Health Club family.
Doug, Traci & Glenn
Please accept our condolences on your loss,
The Inglis Family
Gary, Marg and family
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Rocky.
What a wonderful long life!
Jamie had a wonderful visit with him at the birthday party in November.
He will be missed by many.
Love
Jamie & Beckie, Jennifer & Michael Robb
Gary, Marg and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. Working at Rocky’s was among the very best times of my life. He was a pioneer, a mentor to many (including me) and just a really neat guy. A life well lived!
Rest in peace dear old ROCK!
Our deepest condolences to Rocky’s family. It was such a joy to spend summers at Shadey Pines with our wonderful neighbor. Enjoyed listening to Rocky and my Dad talk for hours about fixing things.
Rena and Joe Oag
REST IN PEACE Rocky .Sending condolences to your family and friends .
Condolences to the Robb family.
Rocky was a great guy and a friend when I really needed one!
Never forgotten!
Gary
A great man at a great time. My sincere condolences to Gary, Marg and family. He had honesty and integrity, foresight and a community spirit. He will be greatly missed.
Dear Gary & family,
I was saddened to read of your fathers passing. Rocky was always kind to me and I will continue to remember our long conversations on slow days fondly.
Best wishes,
Harold Lenfesty
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Former Group Managing Director H-D Europe
Sending my deepest sympathy to Gary and family for the loss of the good man I first met in 1974, in that wooden floored shop on Wharncliffe Road, when I purchased a 1973 Honda CB750 from Rocky. I remember sitting in the office doing the deal with him and got to know Gary fairly well then too, as he and I were both interested in trying out for Air Traffic Controller jobs. Rocky was a pioneer in the m/c business in London and the fact that he continued to be involved long after selling his business speaks to the dedication that he had to the motorcycling community. Godspeed Rocky!