Robertson, Lt. (Ret’d) James Stewart Darroch
- April 8, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Darroch Robertson on April 8, 2026, at the age of 91.
A retired pilot and British Naval officer, Darroch was a dedicated family man, known for his good sense of humour, his unmistakable voice, and passion for photography.
He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Gina, and his daughters, Kirsty (Matthew) and Fiona (Marc-André) as well as his grandchildren, Audrey, Amalia, Lincoln, and Anthony.
Darroch will be dearly remembered for his many years of community volunteer work, notably at St Thomas à Becket, the Knights of Columbus, the Montreal Highland Games and the North Shore Ecumenical Committee. He was also a member of the Lakeshore Camera Club, and the Royal Canadian Legion Pointe-Claire Branch 057.
The family will receive condolences at Voluntas Commemoration, 4695 boul. St Jean, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, H9H 2A7, on Friday, April 24 from 2-5pm and 7-9pm.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at St Thomas à Becket Parish, 4320 St Anne Street, Pierrefonds, QC H9H 4Y7 on, Saturday April 25 at 11am (on his 92nd Birthday).
Mass will be live streamed – https://youtube.com/live/B_bBlkAMKHI?feature=share
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory -James Robertson, may be made to Nova West Island or Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence or The Jewish General Hospital Foundation.
Diane and Lorne Flavelle and Family
April 13, 2026 at 6:31 pmDarroch was a fine officer and gentleman. His devoted wife Gina has been a superb and caring wife and mother who was also devoted to family,friends,and to her Faith volunteering countless hours to decorating the altar in service to her St.Thomas a Becket church .Her caring nature to all especially Darroch went above and beyond reproach. This Catholic family was a model of Faith ,Hope and Charity of Christ and May they be Blessed and Darroch rest in Peace.
Gina Robertson
April 15, 2026 at 10:15 amThank you Lorne & Diane for your kind words, support and prayers during this difficult times. We appreciate it so much.
Heidi Thibodeau
April 13, 2026 at 7:53 pmRest in peace Darroch. I will never forget your dedication to your family, your community and war veterans. You lived a very rich life: how many naval pilots can also say that they babysat Kristin Scott Thomas?
I will also remember your perfect reciting of Flanders Fields and the echo of “The Answer”:
“Sleep peacefully, for all is well.
Your flaming torch aloft we bear,
With burning heart an oath we swear
To keep the faith to fight it through
To crush the foe, or sleep with you
In Flanders Fields
Deepest sympathies to all the family.
Gina Robertson and family
April 15, 2026 at 10:19 amThank you Heidi. Your beautiful words offered comfort to us during this difficult times.
John and Victoria Pinnell
April 14, 2026 at 12:19 pmAlways the gentleman, Darroch inspired a generation of photographers at The Teapot, guiding them to become creative in their own right. One piece of advise that I will always remember from him is that a picture is not a picture until it is printed. As a board member of The Teapot , his calm and intellect provided guidance during difficult times. As a friend and mentor he will be dearly missed. The World is a little smaller without him. Please accept our sincere condolences and heartfelt sadness at the loss of such a wonderful man. It was an honour to have been a part of Darroch’s life.
Gina and family
April 15, 2026 at 10:23 amThere are not enough words to fully express our heartfelt thanks for the sympathy, love and support you have extended to our family during this time of loss.
Glendon Thornhill
April 14, 2026 at 4:02 pmRest in peace Darroch.
My deepest sympathies to all the family.
Gina & family
April 15, 2026 at 10:26 amThank you Glendon. We sincerely appreciate your kind expression of sympathy.
Marina Burtles
April 14, 2026 at 4:05 pmCondolences to the family, knowing Gina and Darroch through the international program bring forth beautiful memories.
Gina & family
April 15, 2026 at 10:31 amThank you Marina for your kind expression of sympathy . We certainly enjoyed Hosting International Students from JAC and good memories that we will remember forever.
Marzena Blaszczak
April 14, 2026 at 5:00 pmMy condolences for the family
Gina & family
April 15, 2026 at 10:34 amThank you Marzena for thinking of us during this difficult times.
The Redmond family
April 14, 2026 at 6:01 pmIt was an honor and a privilege to have known Darroch.
A navy veteran, a brilliant photographer, a pillar of Saint Thomas a Becket parish
and a fine joke teller.
We are fortunate to have 2 of his beautiful photographs hanging in our house
which will always remind us of him.
Gina & family
April 15, 2026 at 10:43 amThank you Ron, Wendy, Ashley & Matthew for you sympathy, prayers, love and support you have extended to our family during this time of loss.
Olga Paspaliaris
April 14, 2026 at 7:16 pmMy sincere condolences to the family, may he rest eternal in your hearts. Gina, you always spoke of your husband with such love and devotion, may the memories give you strength and courage during this difficult time
Gina & Family
April 15, 2026 at 10:47 amThank you Olga for your kind words, support and encouragement during this difficult times. We appreciate it a lot.
Serge Gagné
April 15, 2026 at 7:27 pmGina, please accept our most sincere condolences for the death of Darroch. I (Serge) will keep fond memories of my association with him at the Lakeshore Camera Club as well as at the West Island Oecumenical Committee. We know that Darroch will rest in peace under the loving care of God.
Serge and Hélène
Melissa Isidro ( Lily & Eric)
April 18, 2026 at 11:02 amOur deepest sympathy and condolences, Gina and family. May Darroch Rest In Peace. Sending prayers for all!
Julie Lambert
April 19, 2026 at 10:29 amMy deepest condolences to you Gina and your family at this time. I will always remember Darroch as a gentle giant, always so generous and king, easy going, funny and a wonderful husband, a proud father and grandfather. I will not be able to attend but my prayers and love are with you. Take care. Love n hugs.xx
Brian Cordeiro
April 21, 2026 at 6:45 amRest in peace Darroch.
Sincere condolences to you Gina and the family.
Jasmine Sawyers Eames
May 3, 2026 at 3:25 pmMy dear Gina, so very sorry to learn of Darroch’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences, to you and the family. Sorry for your loss. Darroch certainly lived a good, long life. Just watched, The Celebration of Darroch’s Life. He would have been so proud of Fiona’s presentation. It was indeed a beautiful celebration. Wish that I could have been there. May God grant comfort, peace and strength to you, in the difficult days and months ahead. God bless!
Eternal rest grant unto Darroch, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine on him. May his soul rest in peace. Amen