was made a Companion of the Order of Canada in 1969. He was also a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the American College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons. In 1969, shortly before he retired as McGill's principal, he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. A prolific writer, Robertson also had a passion for lexicography and for collecting rare English dictionaries. When he died in his 86th year, he left behind his beloved wife Rolly and their four children. His archive is held at the McGill University Archives. References https://web.archive.org/web/20080719115333/http://www.muhcfoundation.com/en/hp/2008_04_pit_e Rocke Robertson: Surgeon and Shepherd of Change, by Richard W. Pound. published by McGill-Queen's University Press. 1912 births 1998 deaths Canadian surgeons Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada Companions of the Order of Canada McGill University Faculty of Medicine alumni Principals of McGill University University of British Columbia faculty People from Victoria, British Columbia 20th-century surgeons