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Mary Szalay posted a condolence
Friday, December 25, 2020
Mary, so sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Christmas is a hard time to lose somebody. Love and prayers
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Pam Schmidt posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Thank you, Bill, for mentoring me and giving me 25+ years of employment.
I started working for Bill part-time at his small stable in Caledonia when I was 15 years old. He later moved the stable to Ancaster Fairgrounds, where, at that time, I dropped out of school at 16 and started working full time. I have never looked back.
I remember my first and only time training with Bill; he put a helmet on my head (that was too big), told me to tighten up the chin strap, and said, “OK, kid, we are going to train these two together. “
I was driving a horse called “What-A-Booboo, “and he had a trotter, “Boothill Chrissy “(I think). He told me to keep the horse on his helmet till halfway down the lane and then to come alongside him to finish the mile, so I did, but my horse was grabbing on so hard I didn’t think I could stop him. Bill yelled at me to run him into the fence but luckily, the horse stopped before hitting the fence (whew!)
I think we went a mile in 2:25 or 2:35; it seemed so fast .. Haha!
When we got back to the barn, Bill said, “what did you think of that kid” I told him it was kinda scary. He just laughed and said, “you did OK “ Later, he told me that my strengths were inside the barn as a groom (LOL!), but that was OK with me.
The rest is history.
Thank you for all that you taught me, for the opportunities
and all the great memories.
We have lost a kind and generous person, a great boss, and a great horseman.
RIP Bill.
Our condolences to the family,
Pam & Peter & Adam
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Charice Beard Chartier posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
My husband and I love horses, and we love harness racing, and if you loved those two things there was no better place to work than the Robinson Farm in Hagersville. We had the best equipment to work with, travelled in the nicest trucks and trailers, took care of more champion horses stabled under one roof that other trainers could only dream of. Bill had the greatest owners, and , the most superb track in North America. Bill wasn't a man to rest on his laurels. He enjoyed his moments of victories, but when the moment was over he was on to the next. Tomorrow was a brand new day.
We speak of Bill often with smiles and laughter and we always will. Happy trails Big Guy and thanks for the memories. Giddy-up!
We would like to extend our sincerest sympathies to the entire Robinson family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Dan and Cher Chartier
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Kim Richardson lit a candle
Monday, December 14, 2020
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So many great memories with this great man as my first boss at ClearValley stables in Caledonia with my friend Mark Martin. Truly a class act.
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Kim Fleming posted a condolence
Monday, December 14, 2020
Katrina, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Jennie. I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing. If there is anything that I can do for you, please just let me know.
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Judy Sammon lit a candle
Monday, December 14, 2020
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Dear Katrina and Jennifer
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time.
Judy &Rick Sammon
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G. Chris Mullin posted a condolence
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Definitely a misunderstood man. No doubt a tremendous horseman that so often negative things were said about. It is unfortunate I never met Bill but the tributes I have read makes me know what a wonderful man he was. He should be in the Hall of Fame if not as a horseman but a special person. My deep sympathy for his family. May he be remembered for all the great horses he developed and the friends he made and helped
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Kyra Hayes lit a candle
Sunday, December 13, 2020
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I was deeply saddened to learn about Bill’s passing. Sending love and light to your family during this difficult time.
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Doug Stark posted a condolence
Sunday, December 13, 2020
My sincere condolences to the entire family, I have known Bill since
teens @ Supertest station in Caledonia,had several dealings connected
with horse racing ,and considered him a great friend.
He will be missed.
Doug&Gerrianne Stark.
Hagersville Ont.
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Nancy Campbell posted a condolence
Sunday, December 13, 2020
We were saddened to hear the news. Bill was an incredible trainer, but more importantly a generous and very kind person. Our condolences to Katrina and Jennifer, Brett and Shawn. May he rest in peace.
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Heather Harding posted a condolence
Sunday, December 13, 2020
I got to know Bill thru his morning coffee at Timmies with the guys, He was such a sweet man with a big heart..
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
You will be missed, Big Guy
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Lisa Langille posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2020
My father, my brother and I worked for Bill for many years. Those were by far the best years in the horse business for us. He may not have been a man of many words, but he was always the first to give advice and toss out a joke with a smirk.
Generous, kind and a pure genius with horses, he will be remembered fondly by us and never forgotten.
Thanks for the memories!
Condolences to the Robinson family!
Lisa, Terry and Shane
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Denis James posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Billy only being a mentor in horse racing but was also a mentor in a school room. Billy and I had a lot in common in the Cayuga Secondary School. I remember how he stood up for the smaller students. Thank you Billy for your memories. You won the final race.
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Saturday, December 12, 2020
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