Robin William Virtue

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robin William Virtue, 76 of Whitby, Ontario on April 23, 2025, at the Palliative Care Centre at Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital. Robin was a loving spouse to Valerie Gardner and cared deeply for her children Dave (Laura) Gardner and Kathryn (Ignacia) Gardner and was a cherished Grampa Rob to Maggie Gardner. Son of the late Glenn and Joan (Martin) Virtue and brother to the late Patricia Cole, he leaves behind his brother-in-law Randy Cole, nephew Mark (Elaine) Cole, great nephews Matthew and Ryan Cole, niece Alison Cole (Eddie Heckbert) and great nephew Jack Heckbert. Robin's career in finance and technology included employment at Honeywell Canada Inc., Unisys Canada Inc. and NCR Canada Inc. His passion was automobile racing and outside of the office he was always involved in racing as a driver, enthusiastic spectator and as an instructor in the Porsche Advanced Driving School. Robin volunteered for many years with the Upper Canada Region of the Porsche Club of America, both locally and by travelling annually to support the Watkins Glen New York Club Race. In retirement he operated his Pace Motorsport business and was a partner in Pacemotorsports Inc. More recently Robin was a proud board member of the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame. A celebration of life will be held at a time and location to be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers or donations please enjoy the company of friends and family, tell them you love them, and raise a glass to the memory of an always cheerful, humble and kind Robin who will be greatly missed.