Angus Ross Robertson

Angus was born at ‘Chalgrove’ on the 19 May 1908. For a large chunk of his life, Angus was a Storeman and Labourer. He married Elsie Lavinia Saunders-Loder at Christchurch. The couple then moved to Willowby and Hinds area around Ashburton. Angus’ older sister Ev was married in living at the same district at the same time.

Angus and sister Grace at Chalgrove.

At some point, Angus started to become very unwell and throughout his life, he was debilitated by Multiple Sclerosis. Towards the end of his life, he needed to use a wheelchair to get around.

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Angus, daughter Valerie and Elsie, 1957. Photo Julia Daly
Waianakarua School Reunion c. late 1970s. Jim and Noel at rear, Grace, Angus and Ev at front. Angus in wheelchair by this time.
Angus and Elsie Robertson. Photo from Julia Daly
Ashburton Public Cemetery. Image: Findagrave