Robyn was a colleague to me for many years, and someone I first met in 2010 when I was new to the Mayor’s Office.
I’m grateful to have learned with her, from her and worked with her for many many years when she joined the mayors office with us. Which she would agree felt like a second home given all the hours we all put in. But she would also probably correct me that it wasn’t a home – work is not home. But people are people and friendships can be found everywhere no matter how long or short they last and that’s a feeling that sticks long after you don’t see the person everyday. You still keep the memories.
I remember the moments she gave – moments of honesty, moments of openness to hear and share freely and challenge assumptions (our own and each others). Loyal, and genuine always – even when politics can bring out the worst in people, she never wanted to sink lower.
There are not many people in this world we get to come across who through their actions leave a positive sprinkling of impact on our life.
She leaves so much – and for her family – her brother Brian, her partner Chris, her kids Devyn and Quinnlan, her granddaughter Elly and her close friends – they have lost a lot. I’m so sad for them, I’m so sad this has happened. I’ll know I’ll be keeping her in my thoughts and going forward I will remember how special life is and how important it is to keep that perspective when we create habits, and priorities in life.
Robyn, your life will be remembered.