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Memorable Manitobans: Lawrence Robinson (?-2002)
Civil servant, cleric.
Born at Dauphin River, Manitoba, he worked for the City of Winnipeg for over 30 years, and also as a pastor for the Indian and Metis Pentecostal Church. He worked with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada as Indian Director travelling through Manitoba and Northern Ontario, helping to build many churches on his travels. He was especially known for his musical ministry and for encouraging young people.
He died at Winnipeg on 12 February 2002.
Sources:
Winnipeg Free Press, Thursday, 14 February 2002, page 50.
This profile was prepared by Kris Keen.
Page revised: 2 December 2008
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