Saturday, March 11, 2023
I'm saddened to hear the news of the passing of my friend Robbie. How did I know her? It's a long story but a good one so I'll condense it and share it. l'm a professional comedian based out of Saskatoon and a number of years ago I did a show in Consort. It was a fun night and for whatever reason I singled out Robbie and teased her from the stage a few times during my set. A short while later, I got a text from an agent of mine who asked if it would be ok to give out my private mail info to a lady who attended my show... I was a bit puzzled by it but he explained who it was and I saw no harm in it. All she wanted to do was to stay in touch and that we did! Hardly a week went by without an email from Robbie or a mailout of the local paper came to my mailbox. She would send me a Christmas card and even once called me at 3 am on Christmas Day just to wish me a Merry Christmas. Luckily she didn't wake me as I had just returned from a long running midnight mass so I was still up. I never quite understood why she desired my friendship - or pen pal-ship, but we always stayed in touch, sharing photos and stories of our lives. Her amazing pride in her community will always stand out to me.... the community of Consort and that whole area had a real gem in Robbie. If she was involved in anything, I'd get a clip of it from the local paper or an email detailing her frustrations playing music at her church. How lucky am I to have done that show and to meet such a special person such as her. As a comedian, I have met thousands and thousands of wonderful people but Robbie will always be special. My condolences to her family and all the people she had as friends, and I'm sure there were many. I know you'll miss her greatly, just as I do.
Tom Liske, Comedian
