Stone Memorials have been made at the Robinson Memorials site for over 100 years.
Our history
Robinson Memorials proudly stands on a site where stone memorials have been crafted for over a century. Today, under the stewardship of owners Teresa Devanney and Gary Taylor, the tradition of exceptional customer service and craftsmanship continues. This legacy blends modern technology with the traditional skills of a monumental mason, ensuring the creation of innovative designs that pay homage to the history of stonemasonary.
Early days and war time heritage
In 1910, the legacy began with W Parkinson & Co offering stone memorials at the current Robinson Memorials site in central Whangārei. By 1914, the reins had passed to Noton & Staples, marking the start of a significant chapter. Even during the Great War, historical records, including newspaper advertisements and correspondence with an Italian stone company, remain as testaments to this era. The wartime enlistment of all employees led to the temporary closure of the business in 1941.
LC Robinson: a new chapter
Around 1927, LC Robinson, fondly known as Lew, started working for Noton & Staples. The war interrupted operations, but upon Lew's return in 1941, he seized the opportunity to purchase the business with a government loan under the Rehabilitation Act. LC Robinson worked diligently, employing skilled tradesmen as the business flourished. In 1970, Peter Robinson, Lew's son, became a partner, and the business evolved into LC Robinson & Son. The business continued to grow under Peter's guidance, marked by land acquisitions, relocations, and a transition from hand-cut to computer-cut inscriptions in 1984.
To present: a continuation of legacy
In 2015, Teresa and Gary took the reins, proud custodians of a legacy established by Lew and Peter Robinson. The tradition of using the highest-quality products to craft personalized memorials for Northland families endures. Peter Robinson remained an integral part of the business until 2018, and is still called upon to this day to hand-draw inscriptions when needed.
