Rinda Robb (1931-2016) was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, the only child of Gino and Bertha Durante.
Rinda is predeceased by her 2nd husband James Robb (2001) and immediately relocated to her home province of BC in 2002.
The next 14 years meeting new friends, playing bridge, enjoying jazz and her great granchildren, 3 of whom grew up just down the street in Victoria. Rinda was a great support to all her kids and we will miss her very very much.
She is survived by her two children: Richard James Bisset of Singapore and Janet Lynne Bisset of Vancouver, British Columbia; her four grandchildren: Philip Bisset-Covaneiro (Carly), Benjamin James Bisset (Gillian), Markus Covaneiro (Danielle), Angela Louise Bisset and her four great-grandchildren: Taya, Alyssa, Malyna, Luca.
The family would like to thank Rinda’s many friends and relatives for their kind sentiments, heart-felt actions, and warm encouragements over the past few weeks. We very much appreciate your thoughts. It is obvious that Rinda made a positive impression on everyone she spent time with.
“Loved and not forgotten.”
A donation in lieu of flowers may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Victoria. www.cancer.ca
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Rinda was always kind to me when I needed it the most in life, I will appreciate her always
My deepest condolences to you and your family, Jan. My first memory will always be my fondest…visiting your home on Brett Bay and your mom cooking us lobster tails … my introduction to this dish and they were superb! Loved her for that Know that she will always be in your heart!
The wisest among us not only teach us how to live, they also instruct us how to die.
Love always Rinda.
Peter
Rinda was a formidable card player,and a worthy opponent. She discovered WIZARD in her latter life, and always sat down at the table with a twinkle in her eyes and a curl in her lip, as if to say “this game is Mine”!!! As a result, I always felt that I was sitting across from someone who would bring out the best in me. She will be missed.
I’d like to tell all of you who wrote here just how much it means to me. You see, it only took 1 time for you to write a memory of mom or a condolence to our family, but I am able to go back over the next year, many many times (I have already) and read over and over again how special that woman I called mother all my life was to all of you, too.
THANK YOU…Mary & Terry Dunlap | Peter Hanlon | Diane Smith | Shirley & Neil Ball | Janet Von Siemens & Family | Toni Blodgett | Markus Bisset-Covaneiro (granson #3) | Philip Bisset-Covaneiro (granson #1) | Gillian Balmer | Victor Covaneiro | Jeanne Hudon | Claus Janzen…
“Death is hardest on those left behind” Jan Bisset
Dear Family of Rinda…
We were in the midst of sending Rinda our Christmas card and happened upon your obituary.
Having lost my Mother earlier this year, I have a special empathy with you.
I would like to add that I knew, and loved, your Mother all of the years in my first career with Aronovitch & Leipsic. I remember clearly my first years as a young, rather impudent young man, working as Office Manager. I needed to learn humility in working with the staff, and Rinda was there to mentor me in the kindest way possible. She had the unique gift and ability to relate with anyone in a positive way, and form an instant alliance and friendship. I also remember when she befriended Jim Robb, and that romance, which began with a friendship, only served to add significantly to both of their lives. Certainly, as my boss, it made my working with Jim so much easier.
Know in your hearts that Rinda was undeniably one of the sweetest and most generous people I have ever known. I will remember her in that vein.
Be well,
Claus Janzen
May your happy, wonderful memories get you and your family through this terribly difficult time. I’ll hold my childhood memories of your mom dancing and laughing at our place close to my heart. She was a special lady!
Love to all,
Jeanne Hudon (Murray)