It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of a much loved husband, father and grandfather, surrounded by his family, on Friday, April 7th, 2017, at the age of 79, after a brief illness. Born May 8, 1937, in Essex, Ontario, to the late Russell and Rosemary (O'Keefe) Robinson. Jim enrolled in the RCAF in 1957. After receiving his wings in 1958, he began flying Lancasters and Neptunes; he then converted to the Argus. Following release as a member of the infamous "500 Club" in 1964, Jim attended Acadia University. He rejoined the RCAF in 1967. He graduated from Acadia University in 1970 with an Engineering Diploma and a BSc in Math. He then cross-trained to ANAV. Jim retired with over 9800 flying hours. One of Jim's proudest achievements while in the RCAF was to successfully complete "Eaten Alive" an Adventure Training Exercise for the Maritime Proving and Evaluation Unit in June 1992. Eleven personnel participated in a nine day trek from Tanqueray Fjord to Hazen Camp on the north shore of Hazen Lake in Ellesmere Island, Nunavut. Over the years, Jim volunteered his time administering and coaching minor hockey, serving with the Knights of Columbus and VPI as well as the Queen of Heaven Chapel. In his retirement, he also enjoyed square dancing as a member of the West Kings Twirlers. Jim will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley (Greenough); son, Mitchell (Anne-Marie); daughter, Michele (Greg) Baccardax; grandchildren, Alanna and Mitchell Robinson, and Kara Baccardax. Jim is also survived by sisters Patricia (Ron), Glendora, Margaret; brothers Neil (Rosie) and Ed, all of Ontario; along with many nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by brothers Jerry, Wayne, and sister Darcy. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Jim's life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, April 10, 2017, in Queen of Heaven Chapel, Church Street, 14 Wing Greenwood with Father John MacPherson officiating. There will be a reception following the service in the Church Annex. A private family interment at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Kingston will follow the reception. We wish to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Soldiers Memorial Hospital that cared for Jim in his final days. By request, family flowers only. Donations in Jim's memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., 902 825-3448. An online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com