301 www.on.legion.ca ROBINSON (DALES), Norma Grace Norma was born in Staples, Ontario on June 17, 1916 and grew up on a farm in Mersea Township, excelling in school and agricultural fairs. Although she dreamed of becoming a nurse, the Depression forced her into the workforce. After various jobs, she moved to Windsor and worked as a housekeeper before joining the Navy Wrens on March 25, 1943 as a cook, later serving as an Officer’s cook and even preparing meals for Princess Julianne of the Netherlands. She was discharged on November 8, 1944. She married Alfred Robinson September 1944, and they raised two children. After the war, Norma andAlfred lived in several Windsor and LaSalle locations, eventually running an Esso service station and variety store. Determined to fulfill her early dream, she trained as a Nursing Assistant, graduating in 1960 at age 44. She worked privately and later at Metropolitan Hospital until retiring in 1981, then continued private nursing for several years. Norma loved travel, dancing, cooking, gardening - especially her roses - and crafts such as knitting and quilting. She remained devoted to the Navy through active involvement in veterans’ associations. Widowed at 61, she continued to live a full and active life until her passing from cancer on February 26, 2003, at age 86. RODGERS, James James was born in Glasgow, Scotland on June 7, 1944. He enlisted in the Army (Regular Force) in 1964 and served with the 111 Royal Engineers in Germany, Cyprus and Scotland. He was released in 1970. James has been residing in Chatham/Kent, Ontario since 1970 and is a 36-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion Wallaceburg Branch 18. ROE, Lorne Thomas Lorne was born in McKillop Township of Huron County on November 28, 1895. He farmed alongside his father and then carried on farming for his life. He went to London, Ontario to enlist in the Army (Regular Force) on June 11, 1918, as an excited 23-year-old with the 1st Depot Battalion, W.O.R. Unfortunately, he did not pass his physical and was found medically unfit to serve. A disappointed young man returned home. He married a couple of years later and had a family of four daughters. Many of the descendants still live in McKillop Township and area. Lorne passed away in 1964 and is buried in Brussels Cemetery. We Will Remember Them Ontario Command
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