Edward Allan ‘Ed’ Roberts
1929-2018
Roberts, Edward Allan
“Ed” – Age 89 of Canso, Guysborough
Co. Passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 in Eastern Memorial
Hospital, Canso. Born on March 28, 1929 to the late Wallace Belmont
and Hilda Mae (Greencorn) Roberts, he was a devoted husband, brother,
father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Survived by his wife, Nina (O’Hearn); daughter,
Patricia “Pat” (Will Rhynold); sons, Gordon “Buzz”
(Greta); Joseph “Joe”; Robert “Bob” (Janet);
sister, Pearl Bond; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Besides his parents Ed was predeceased by his brothers, Ted, Tom, Jim,
Wallace and Harvey; sisters, Florence, Ollie, Rose, Hazel, Margaret
and Mary.
A champion fish filleter he worked for various fish
processing companies in Canso, Mulgrave, Halifax and Riverport as a
cutter and a supervisor. A true Toronto Maple Leafs fan, he also
coached and played for various local hockey teams. He was fortunate to
play with all his three sons and even with a grandson on
occasion.
Visitation will take place in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home,
Canso on Monday, April 16, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral
service will be held at Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Canso
on Tuesday April 17 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Jonathan Nnajiofor
officiating. Burial will follow in Star of the Sea Parish
Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the physicians and staff at
Eastern Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care he received
especially for the kindness and compassion shown in his final days. We
also want to thank the various care providers who visited him at home
and made it possible for him to remain there as long as he
did.
Donations may be made to the Eastern Memorial Hospita, Canso.
Family flowers only, please. Words of comfort may be
forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edward Allan ‘Ed’ Roberts 19292018.source
Death notice for the town of: Guysborough, Province: Nova Scotia