William James Roberts
March 04, 1947 – March 15, 2021
William James Roberts – March 4, 1947 – March 15, 2021 – HALIFAX, NS
The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Bill was a free-spirit, the real deal and respected everyone as they are. He loved his Sunday mornings relaxing, reading, listening to his favourite tunes.
He fell in love with Barb when they were both lifeguards at Bowring Park, St. John’s, NL. So much so, that he would sneak in many of Barb’s siblings for free.
Bill was an intellectual culture icon, loved playing scrabble, enjoyed lattes, a good sauna, spending time in Montreal, Netflix, a relaxing bath with a fizzy bath bomb, beautiful women, country living and the outdoors.
He had a large appetite for experiences and enjoying life to the fullest with genuine friends. Everywhere Bill went, the good times were sure to follow. Many of you have gone on some really entertaining trips together that we probably have never gotten to know all the details.
He hated cabbage.
In between his many adventures, the earth’s beauties, keeping up to date on all global and local news and current events, Barb and Bill have been passionate dog lovers: Sheepdog Byron, Irish wolfhounds Greystoke, Nigel, Roary, Theo, Collie Fundy and Buddy who was part Schipperke and many more. They chose their Schipperke Pip on Barb’s birthday.
Before he left us on March 15, 2021, with his beloved wife Barbara and brother-in-law Ron by his side, Barb made sure to express all of our love for him.
Predeceased by his father Lloyd, mother Marguerite, father in law John, mother-in-law Gertrude, aunts Phyliss Barrett (George), Dorthory Pitcher (Alex), brother-in-law Bill, Tom, Vic, sister-in-law Mary Elizabeth, Bernice, special friend Terry Crawford and Scott Day. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Barbara (Dawson) who he met 53 years ago and his devoted dog Pip. Also leaving to mourn brother-in-laws Gerry (Pat), John (Monica), Hubert (Sheilagh), Greg (Marina), Stan (Rita), Ron (Min), sister-in-laws Jeanette (Len), Patsy (Den), Joan (Wendell), Ann (Kieran), Lorraine (Russ), Vera, Gayle and Brenda. Many nieces and nephews who have always loved their Uncle Bill, very special niece goddaughter Desiree and family Chris and Ava. Bill also leaves to pour his cousins in Nova Scotia and Bill’s cousin in Newfoundland Betty Pitcher. A large circle of friends from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland have been Bills family: special friends Pol and Cheryl, Fred, Kathy, Jit and Mary, Martha, Vaughn and Gerri and Roni Venwick.
The past few years, Bill has enjoyed and appreciated staying in contact with many of his students from the Discovery Center, St. John’s, NL.
A very special thanks to the residents and staff of Spring Garden Road apartments for their support. Barbara her family and friends thank all the extraordinary Dialysis staff, dialysis patients, ICU and the Heart Unit at the Halifax Infirmary for their wonderful care of Bill.
At a later date, Barbara will be having celebrations to honour Bill’s life in both Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. In place of flowers, a donation can be made at www.gofundme.com/f/the-man-the-myth-the-legend-bill-roberts?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
March 04 1947 March 15 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de William James Roberts March 04 1947 March 15 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Dartmouth, Province: Nova Scotia