Graeme "Robin" Cortvriend

Graeme 'Robin' Cortvriend, a resident of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on July 15, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on March 16, 1932, in Guernsey, one of the British Channel Islands, Robin was evacuated to Scotland during World War II, where he attended Ardvorlich boarding school. He later served in the British army and went on to become a civil engineer, working on various projects in Trinidad, Canada, the Bahamas, and the United States. Robin eventually became self-employed, running an export company. He and his wife Mary retired to Waynesville in 1997. Robin was a skilled sailor, enjoyed fishing and gardening, and was an avid reader, particularly of maritime history. He was also involved in the local community, serving as President of the Friends of the Haywood County Public Library and as a member of the Haywood County Arts Council. Robin is survived by his wife Mary, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage.