ROBERTSON Laura May
March 15, 1927 - May 18, 2013
Laura May Robertson passed away at the Drumheller Health Centre on Saturday May 18, 2013 at the age of 86 years with her three sons and family at her side. Laura May Robertson (nee Miller) was the only child of James and Adeline Miller. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the St. Boniface Hospital on March 15, 1927. She is survived by her three sons, Don Robertson (Sheila), Earl Robertson (Marion), Tom Robertson (Jan), grandchildren, John Robertson (Angele), Laura Armstrong (Chris), Carla Stout (Greg), Julie Robertson, Jennifer Alberts (Trevor), Megan Crawford (Sean), great grandchildren, Sarah Armstrong, Sean Armstrong, Katherine Robertson (Josh), Steven Robertson, David Robertson, Maya Nestoriuk, Casey Robertson, Keaton Crawford, Kai Crawford, and Soraya Crawford. Laura was predeceased by her husband, Walter December 16, 2012, daughter in-law, Elaine December 14, 2007, her mother Adeline 1972, and her father James 1947. Laura and family moved to Toronto, where on her 16th birthday at a Roller Derby rink she met and was smitten by a young 17 year old man, Walter Robertson. Well, on June 30, 1945 they were wed, and moved west to the Village, of Stony Mountain, Manitoba. Laura and Walter were warmly welcomed into their new community, and three sons, Don, Earl, and Tom were born. They quickly became an integral part of the fabric of their surroundings from 1950-1970. Upon which time, Walter received a promotional transfer by correctional Services Canada to the newly completed facility in Drumheller, Alberta as the Assistant Warden Industries. He retired in 1982. Thirty years of wonderful retirement together quickly followed, whereby, they travelled the world. All throughout the years, Laura was always there to raise her boys, and be a sound supportive wife. She enjoyed reading, crosswords, shopping, travelling, her pets, and most of all getting together with her ever growing family. She had a loving way and she was blessed with an infectious laugh which all who knew her enjoyed. She took much joy in her family and home, and dedicated herself to that purpose in her journey, she made and retained many friends and acquaintances which she never forgot. Especially at Christmas time through her cards and letters, Laura passed on with the same resolve as she lived her life; with courage, dignity and serenity. Laura touched many people’s lives and will be missed by all who knew her. The family has respected Laura’s wishes by having a private family gathering at the Drumheller cemetery, Saturday May 25, 2013. Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements.