ROBB, Isabelle Grace (Arnett) – went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2014 at the Delhi Long Term Care Centre near Tillsonburg, Ontario. She was 81 years old.

Isabelle had settled in Tillsonburg, Ontario after many years of church ministry with her husband of 57 years, Rev. Sheldon Leslie Robb, who predeceased her November 8, 2010.

Left behind are children James (Susan), Judith (Gavin), Dianne (Philip) and David, grandchildren Kelly, Carl, Melissa, Jason, Aaron, Josh, Curtis, Jordan, Jamie, Josiah, Kidron, great grandchildren Jacob, Kaitlyn, Eli, Colton, Benjamin, Wesley, Micah, Adelyn, Emma, Kylie, Lydia, Nathaniel, and two on the way (as of her death).

Isabelle was a lifelong committed Christian, living a life of faith in Christ. Her faith was expressed through service as a pastor’s wife, missionary, and a special ministry of encouragement. She and Sheldon carried on a vital ministry to the family by praying for each one daily. She was a great mother, offering herself freely to nurture her family. She spent many hours honing her art and craft skills leaving a rich legacy of cherished pieces. Isabelle personified innocence and giggly childlike qualities that kept all the family laughing with joy.

The funeral service was held on August 28, 2014 at North Broadway Baptist Church, Tillsonburg. Interment with her husband at Zion Hills Cemetery. Inscription on their tombstone: “Joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12

Excerpts from a tribute by Bishop Keith Elford:
“Those who knew Isabelle well would say that she was a lady of godly character and pleasant demeanor, with a special ministry of encouragement. She also had a wonderful sense of humor. She often had a twinkle in her eye accompanied by easy laughter.

As a pastor’s wife, she left her mark on the lives of people she influenced in the various Free Methodist congregations pastored by her husband, the late Rev. Sheldon Robb. Together they served in different parts of Ontario including Norwich, Zion, Thunder Bay, Caistor Centre, Maple Grove Camp, and Orillia.

Isabelle seemed to have a bit of a sense of adventure about her. Not everyone can pull up their roots, move to another part of the world and live in an unfamiliar culture, but she did it. Isabelle and Sheldon spent some fruitful years of ministry in the Philippines leaving a lasting love in their hearts for the people there as well as Light and Life Bible College in Butuan City. “