Alice Gertrude Robertson

With heavy hearts we announce the death of Alice Gertrude (Marks) Robertson, 88, at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto on July 20, 2022.

She is predeceased by her husband Stuart and her siblings Mary (Marks) Raal and Jack Marks.  She is survived by her children Jeananne (Rick Fleischmann), Donald (“Jocko”), and Jennifer.

Alice was born May 18, 1934, in Listowel, ON to William Wesley Marks and Annie (Howe) Marks. After graduating (1952) from Listowel District Secondary School, Alice earned a BA in Chemistry at Queens University (1956) and an MA at University of Toronto (1957).  She worked as a chemist for CIL in Kingston, for Joe Lyons in London England, and for the Ontario Research Foundation in Toronto before teaching High School as Assistant Head of Chemistry at Central Tech in Toronto.

Alice married Stuart D. T. Robertson on June 23, 1959, in London England.  Throughout their life together they were ardent travellers. Alice and Stu were active members of the Baby Point Club community, and their home was a busy harbour for their children and their friends.

Alice played bridge regularly and enjoyed Lawn Bowling, cryptic crossword puzzles, and murder mysteries.  An accomplished knitter, Alice created unique, colourful, and meticulously designed blankets and sweaters.

A family and community hub, Alice will be dearly missed and gratefully celebrated. Online condolences can be made through www.turnerporter.ca/memorials

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