Thomas William Roberts
1938-2019
The death of Thomas William
Roberts occurred on Friday morning February 22, 2019 at Saint John
Regional Hospital. He was the son of Thomas Walter (Ned) Roberts and
Edna (McCormick) Cormier and stepson of Norma Roberts. Husband to
Barbara A (Leger) Roberts.
Born in Timmins, Ont., Tom was educated in Fort
William (Thunder Bay). Tom served in the Canadian Armed Forces. He
served under NATO in Germany for 5 years with the Queen’s
Own Rifles of Canada. He also served with the Reserves for 7 years
with the Lake Superior Regiment. He retired after working for 56 years
in the daily newspaper industry beginning with the Winnipeg Free Press
and subsequently with newspapers in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New
Brunswick. He served as Secretary Treasurer for the Canadian Daily
Newspaper Assoc. (CDNPA), and as Vice President for the International
Newspaper Assoc. A strong supporter of youth development, Tom served
as a Director for the Saint John Boys & Girls Club, and was
instrumental in forming the Bras d’Or Sea Cadet Corp in
Quispamsis and Rothesay. Tom was a volunteer with Relay for Life, with
Meals on Wheels (St. Mark’s Church), and with the Salvation
Army Christmas
Kettle.
Tom is survived by his soulmate and wife Barbara
(Leger), daughters Mary Margaret Hanlon (Peter) and grandsons Matthew,
Stephen and granddaughter Sarah; daughter Christine Elizabeth McNeill
(Jared) and granddaughters Alice and Violet; sister Betty Knowles
(Dan) and brother Rick (Wilma) and several nieces and
nephews.
Tom was predeceased by his
cherished daughter Jacqueline Anne and his sister
Judith.
Tom’s family would like to take this
opportunity to thank Dr. Sarah Caines, Dr. Love, and Dr. Wildish as
well as KV Extramural staff Vanessa, Mary Ellen, Janice, Jeana, Tara,
and Bill for their wonderful care and support. Also Tom’s
family would like to thank Sue and the staff of the palliative care
unit for their kindness and
support.
Arrangements are under the care and
direction of Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road,
Quispamsis (849-2119). As per Tom’s request there will be no
visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mark’s
Catholic Church, Quispamsis, on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 10AM.
Interment to take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery at a later date. In
lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Saint John Regional
Hospital Oncology Dept in memory of our daughter Jacqueline Anne
(Roberts)
Davidson.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Thomas William Roberts 19382019..
Décès pour la Ville: Kennebecasis-Valley, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick