I am very sorry to have heard of Rev. Robertson's passing so late. He was very good to my mother and father when they were alive, visiting them often. He was of great help to me in a particularly trying time of my life, offering support without judgment. I am so very proud to be able to count him as a friend of mine. My condolences to his wife and family. He was a great man and will surely be missed.

Mrs. Robertson and family,

Even though we were not members of his church, John officiated at my marriage to my late wife in 1974. He was an excellent pastor and over the years I ran into him numerous times. He always remembered us and was always a friendly face. His outgoing personality and warmth made any day brighter. We are thankful for his life and his service to God and community. His absence will be felt by us all. My condolences to you and a hope that God will provide comfort for you with the knowledge that John now knows all the answers to all the questions the rest of us continue to struggle with each day. John leaves a large legacy for many.

Tim and Kim, I am so sorry to hear of Tim's father's passing. Please accept our sympathies and know we are keeping you both in our thoughts.

Dear Ann and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I understand the pain of your loss but we know that John is at peace and with God. All of this still makes his absense felt deeply by all.

As a past member of the church and choir I so remember all the wonderful times with John - his great smile and humor. But also his spiritual inspiration to each of us. This has carried me through some very hard times over the past years.

John was gracious enough to lead the service when my son, Michael Ward, who passed at the age of 31 just 7 years ago in Reeders, PA. He was warm, kind, and compassionate in remembering Michael.

God bless each of you during these coming days and months and I pray that comfort and peace will come to each of you.

Sincerely,

Linda Possinger(Burd)

In Loving Memory of John "A life well-lived is a precious gift of hope and strength and grace from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. It's filled with moments sweet and sad, with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared and laughter through the years. A life well lived is a legacy of joy and pride and pleasure, a loving, lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure."

With heartfelt sympathy to all of you as we remember a life so very well lived.

John will always be remembered as friendly,concerned,caring minister/person. I used to kid him about one of his elderly parishoners remarked,"He talks to anybody!" To me, that was a good trait! He was well liked and will be remembered as a kind,generous,Scotch-American. Our

condolences to his wife Ann, his

daughter Jennifer and sons and their families and close friends.

You took good care of John!

With Love, Shirley & Willard Snover

Dear Anne and family,

On hearing about the death of Reverend John, I wish to offer you my heartfelt sympathy and prayers at this time. You have lost someone who was near and dear to you and who loved you all so much.

On hearing of his death, I offer the holy sacrifice of the mass for the happy repose of his soul. He was a good friend to all who knew him.

May he now receive the rewards for his ministerial labors which he gave of himself so fully and completely. May he rest now in God's peace forever.

Sincerely,

Father Michael Driscoll

Dear Mrs. Robertson and Family,

I was saddened to hear about Rev. Robertson's passing. We enjoyed getting to know both of you at Stewartsville after Rev. Robertson's retirement from Belvidere. You both always had such great stories to tell and I enjoyed hearing his sermons when he would fill in for Rev. Roan.

In addition, the days he spent at the hospital with my grandfather during his final days meant a great deal to me and the family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Jim South

The passing of John created a great loss for many of us who knew him and for the community. He was a friend to all - especially to me.

He will always be remembered as a jovial man who talked to everyone at Thisilldous Eatery. He performed the weddings of two of my sisters and gave solace to many a Belvidere family at funerals over the years.

John and I would spend many hours at Thisilldous, my office away from office, over the years to discuss history, politics, and news of the town - and to joke around. Although I saw John many times during his illness, I shall always remember the happy and talkative John of his healthier years.

John was moderator at our Church for a while Delaware Presbyterian Church. He also helped marry Ron and I at Delaware 32 years ago along with Rev.Kopp who was a student minister. I will always remember John's warm,friendly personality. Everyone knew him and loved him. I remember him when I was growing up as a child in Belvidere. I am sure he is with the

Lord, free of pain. Remember all the great memories you shared with him. In Christian Love, Ronney, Shari, Andrew and Michelle Lee (Hummel)Hopkins

Thanks to John for his service as Moderator at our church, Delaware

Presbyterian, Delaware, N.J. We

appreciate his services and his love to our congregation and Session. God Bless him.

Sharon L.Hopkins

Clerk of Session

Session:

Carol Gray

Mary Van Horn

Roberta Cavanaugh

Kathy Masten

Sherry Karasik, Pastor

Delaware, N.J. 07833

Ann and family:

Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. I will always remember Reverend Robertson as the one who welcomed me and my baby daughter to a new and unfamiliar church sixteen years ago. Sara was 6 months old and we sat in the first pew. He always took the time to give me kind words and pinch Sara's cheeks. I can still see him asking her if she stored nuts those cheeks! His kind demeanor, warm and friendly smile and witty sense of humor will be greatly missed. He taught us many things. In addition to his self-less compassionate service, he taught us that this is not the end but just the beginning. And, that one day we will see his smiling face again,(and his tartan tie) as he basks in the love of our Lord.

God Bless, Jenn and Sara Thomas

I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.

Iam so sorry to hear of the passing of Rev. Robertson, he baptised my daughter Lori Lyn Barron in 1983. I was a member of his church for years. I always loved his services he was a very inspiring preacher. He will be deeply missed. I am so sorry for your loss, god bless you.

Dear Anne and family,

We were so saddened to hear of John's passing. He was filled with warmth and good will and he spread God's message of love with his own most beautiful example. Our lives were better for having known him and we will miss his friendly eyes and quick smile.

Pete and Donna Angus

Dear Mrs. Robertson and family,

May the wonderful memories help ease the pain of your loss.

Rev. John, a humble man who touched so many people with his gentle smile, the friendly sparkle from his eyes, his kind and sincere words.

May the Lord bless you and your family as he had blessed us with Rev. John.

Mrs. Robertson, we know that your love for Rev. John never failed as you cared for him to his last breath.You are an inspiration to all who said the vows in sickness and in health, till death do we part.

God Bless You, you are all in our prayers.

Sincerely,

Jim & Amy Barrick

Dear Mrs Robertson and family-When I think of Rev.Robertson--I smile.He loved the Lord with such joy,gave so much to our town,loved to laugh but was there when one needed a friend.He showed us all how to live as Christians.His was a good life--and now he reaps the reward.Heaven holds a greater promise now--you are in my prayers.God bless you.

Dear Ann and family,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. Please know he has ascended with the heavenly angels and has gone to his glory. He served us well while he was here.

To the Robertson Family,

My deepest sympathies to all of you on your loss. Rev. Robertson was the nicest, kindest man I have ever known. He officated at the funerals of my grandparents, father & aunt, He was of great comfort to my family & I at these most difficult times. He showed such genuine concern with his hospital & home visits. When I would see him at the A&P he always inquired about my family, he never forgot. He picked the perfect profession . He will be missed by countless & Belvidere and the church will not be the same without him. His light will be forever shinning down upon all of us who mourn his passing. God Bless him & all of you.

Ann:

John is sitting in heaven and visiting with many Belvidere friends. What a fabulous guy you loved, lived with and raised your family with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.

Connie and Bill Robison

Dear Ann and Family,

So very sorry to hear of the passing of a wonderful minister and person. John always had a smile for everyone and was truly a very caring person. He was a unique individual who had so many great traits: compassionate, loving, devoted family man, caring friend, wonderful minister to his flock, and too many more to list here. As former members of his congregation, we know first-hand what a great individual he was. Not many couples get to celebrate 55 years together and your marriage was truly an inspiration to us all. When our grandson was born almost 16 years ago with kidney problems, he was a great strength to our family. He also married our youngest son.

His smile will be missed by so many, but he is now safely with the Lord that he loved so much.

God Bless you and your family.

Pat & Rich Kern

East Bangor, PA

Anne and family,

We were sorry to hear about John. Mom and Dad Tshudy has kept us informed of the happenings in Belvidere. There are many fond memories of growing up there. John will be missed by many in Belvidere and beyond. Our prayers are with you and your family.

-Dwight and Christine Tshudy

Sing praises to our Lord, for he gave us John Robertson to our community. John taught us that God's love was always with us no matter what the circumstances, the joys marriage and of birth, strength through death and illness.

Thank you to the Robertson Family for your kind support of your Father's will towards others.

Judy & Gene Brandt

& Family

We will definitely miss John.Both Claire and I are eternally grateful that he took a second chance with me and agreed to marry us.Thanks to him we have the best marriage we could imagine.That being said, we will also miss his always present sense of humor ,without which he probably would not have tolerated mine.

Ann, you were very fortunate to have each other. Be strong as we know you are. Bob and Claire

Dear Annie and family,

We just arrived home from a cruise, and it is with sadness that we have learned of our dear friend John's passing.

God must have needed a new angel, and he surely has found one. What a friend John was to both of us during our time in Belvidere and at the First Presbyterian Church. Also, I will treasure our chats in the coffee shop at Warren Hospital.

May God keep you close at this hour and always,

With love and fond memories,

Bob and Billie

I remember Rev. John Robertson being one of the nicest people I have ever met. He always had a smile and sometimes even a joke or two for everyone. But, most of all he extended his love and warmth not only to his church but people he knew outside of his church. His love and kindness for his family, church, and all people extended for miles. God Bless you Rev. Robertson, we will miss you!

Robertson Family,

It is with great sadness with which we extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of Rev. Robertson. He was such a wonderful man who possessed the unique ability to make everyone he spoke with feel very special. He will be missed.

Dear Mrs. Robertson and family,

We are very sorry to hear of Reverend Robertson's passing. I'll always remember the times he stopped by our house to spend an hour or two just to talk. And of course his never-ending smile. We'll always remember him.

Rev. Robertson will always have a special place in our hearts. He was a brilliant and kind man and made a lasting impression on everyone he came in contact with. Our prayers are with his family.

Peter, Monica, Jane and Lisa Cook

Dear Ann and family: It is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of John. My mother, Ann Kellner, the church secretary for many years, found his sense of humor contagious. John married Michael and me on Sunday, January 23, 1972. We have thought of him often over our 37 years of marriage. Love and peace to you all. Michael and Jean Forbes

My sincere condolences to all. John was a wonderful, compassionate, empathetic human being who was deeply revered by the town of Belvidere. His sense of humor was legendary, as was his Christian mien. He will be greatly missed by all.

John was a wonderul person. He baptized me as an infant and married me as an adult. If the presbytery would have allowed it he would have baptized my children. He will always be remembered with love.

A true friend to us all, Rev. Robertson will remain with us forever.

On behalf of Rev. Robertson's alma mater, Bloomfield College, we extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and community. He will surely be remembered with the most benevolent thoughts.