Kilmarnock’s oldest resident dies aged 104

Feb 5 2010 by David Wynn, Kilmarnock Standard

TRIBUTES have been paid this week to Kilmarnock’s oldest resident, Robina Richmond, who has died at the age of 104.

The former Kilmarnock Academy teacher – who along with younger sister Mary, 99, lived in the same house in the town for 100 years – passed away in Crosshouse Hospital on January 29.

Her niece, Judith Channells, told the Standard that “’Auntie Bina’, as the family affectionately called her, would be greatly missed.

Born in 1905, Robina went on to teach mathematics at schools, including Kilmarnock Academy, Crosshouse Primary and James Hamilton Academy.

She was a respected church-goer and over the years made many friends at St Marnock’s Parish Church.

Another keen interest was golf and she was a past ladies captain of Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club, where she helped form the ladies section.

Robina never married and lived with her sister, Mary, a retired doctor, in Dean Road, from early childhood until her death. Her brother, Jim, the youngest of the three siblings, died in 2002 aged 89.

Their mother, also Mary, lived until she was 100.

Niece Judith said: “Auntie Bina was a very strong woman, both physically and mentally. She was also a very caring and intelligent person.

“She played golf right into her 80s and also enjoyed going to church. She kept in touch with both nieces and their extended families and she will be greatly missed.”

Robina Richmond’s funeral service will take place at Holmsford Bridge crematorium at 11am today, Thursday, February 4.