Linda Marie Robitaille

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Linda Marie Robitaille (Robi) from Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island, British Columbia on August 9, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ann and Leonard and her sister Judy.

Linda is survived her brother John (Marion) and brother Gary (Miki) as well as numerous relatives.

Linda was born on November 19,1948 in Branford, Ontario. She studied Textiles at Sheridan College School of Design and loved ice hockey and softball in her youth.

She was a pioneer in women’s music and accomplished musician, playing her saxophones and singing backup in many bands over the years in Toronto and Ottawa, Ontario, including “Mamma Quilla II”, considered to be one of the first Canadian all women independent rock bands.

Linda worked hard all her life with many odd jobs to support her lifestyle as a musician and artist. Before retiring to Quadra Island, British Columbia, she was a successful businesswoman with her picture framing, gardener services and house painting companies.

She gave a strong voice as an advocate for human rights, especially for the LGBT community, marching and supporting however she could and donating her musical talents at fundraisers and festivals. She was a fierce believer in equality for all.

She loved gardening and transformed many homes with her magical gardens filled with colour and beauty which she captured with her ‘eye for design’ in her photographs. She participated in many art shows at Quadra Island where she displayed her lovely landscape and abstract paintings, and nature photo greeting cards.

Linda throughly enjoyed her life on Quadra Island for the past eight years, surrounded by those who knew and loved her and the natural beauty of the west coast.

She will be missed by all who knew her friendly and gentle ways.

Heartfelt thanks to Buffy Bye, her very dedicated friend of many years.

Thank you to Dr. Mary Boegel, Nurse Practitioner Pat Peterson, Dr Steve Hughes and the staff from the Quadra Island Medical Clinic for your dedicated help and care.

There will be a Celebration of Life, the “Rockin’ Robi Reunion” from October 23 to 26, 2022 at the Heriot Bay Inn, Quadra Island.

The celebration will be on October 24, 2022, with a toast to Robi at 5:30 PM in the Dining room and then former bandmates and musicians taking the Pub stage at 6:00 PM.

Donations will be collected at the celebration and flowers are kindly declined.