In memory of

Robin Marion Mackie

November 16, 1953 - May 16, 2023

Nov. 16, 1953 - May 26, 2023
Beloved partner of Teddy Opie (40 years).
Graduate of Victoria College (English major) followed by an LLB. (Queens). Both used lovingly and effectively throughout her life and career.
Lover of literature, theatre, ballet, and opera.
Knowledgeable, creative, hardworking gardener.
Embracer of all of Toronto’s wildlife and cats, especially cats!
Enthusiastic traveler be it annual trips abroad, weekends in Stratford or day trips to nurseries and out of the way places in Ontario.
Friends mattered most! Nothing was better than animated dinners out with them.
Quiet philanthropist.
Unique. Irreplaceable. The light of my life! Gone. Now in the garden forever.

Those who wish to attend the graveside service may gather at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery’s parking lot at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday June 7th, 2023. A procession will follow to the graveside for an 11 a.m. service. Mount Pleasant Cemetery is located at 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON M4T 2V8. Please enter through the east gate off of Mount Pleasant Road. The cemetery office will be directly in front of the front gate. For more details please visit www.etouch.ca ‘

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Yoko Beriault (Editor Contact / Mentor)

Entered June 3, 2023 from Burnaby, BC

CCH Canadian (now Wolters Kluwer) was my favourite publisher when I was a law librarian in the early '90s. CCH used to have an office in one of the Bentall towers in downtown Vancouver and whenever I needed something related to Canadian tax, Robin's name was always mentioned. I was fortunate to meet Robin at a Special Libraries Association conference in Philadelphia in June 2000, where she gave a presentation on Canadian Federal Income Tax. I was thrilled when Robin offered me a job to prepare bibliographies for the premier Canadian tax publication, CCH's Canadian Tax Reporter. Robin made it possible for me to co-write with Carol Mohammed the book, CCH Guide to Researching Canadian Income Tax in the Fall of 2005. I worked for Robin from October 2000 until she retired in April 2014. I will always remember Robin's classy and calm composure.

Jim Laughlin and Donald McKay (Friends)

Entered June 3, 2023 from Toronto

It was with great sadness that we learned of Robin's passing. We will be missing her always. Our deepest condolences go out to Teddy.

Tim Westfield (Friend)

Entered June 5, 2023 from Dieppe

I am very saddened to hear of Robins passing. She was an amazing lady and I was privileged to work with her for many years. We shared several laughs together (her laugh was infectious) and I had the pleasure of going over to Robin and Teddy's for a meal and tour of their garden. She loved to talk about travel and her and Teddy were an incredible help to us when we finally made a trip to London. My deepest condolences to Teddy.

Carrie & Paul Love (Former coworkers, friends, and fellow theatre lovers)

Entered June 6, 2023 from Whitby, ON

Teddy, we are so sorry for your loss. We were very sad to hear this news. Robin was a wonderful person and the best boss anyone could hope for. We loved working with her and will always think of her when we go to Stratford.

Mary Mahabir

Entered June 10, 2023

By chance I saw a copy of last weekend's Toronto Star and Robin's obituary caught my eye. A beautifully written tribute. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing and extend my deepest sympathy to her partner and best friend Teddy. May all your wonderful memories give you comfort.

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