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Our Mom passed away peacefully at Streamway Nursing Home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the age of 99. Wife of 67 years to the late Sydney Roberts. Loving mother of the late Bob Roberts (Lorraine), the late Shirley Rowden (Wayne), Sharon Roberts, Bev Ablett (Tom), Elaine Roberts, Bernice Roberts, Ken Roberts, Patricia Tidd (Andy), Darlene Lammers (John), Jan Wakely (Jeff), Dorothy Roberts, Brenda Kloostra (Jim)
Dear Grandmother of 22 Grandchildren, 24 Great Grandchildren and 10 Great Great Grandchildren.
Mom was predeceased by her 9 siblings.
Mom dedicated her life to raising her 12 children and enjoyed visits from her grandchildren. Her heart was in her home and most of her time was spent in the kitchen baking goods to welcome family members who would stop by. The family will cherish the memories of an amazing mother & grandmother who was the heart of the home. Special thanks to the staff at Streamway Villa for their loving care.
A private family graveside service will be held.
Donations can be made to the Northumberland Fare Share Foodbank
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
Dear Darlene, Jan, Dorothy and Families, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. May the wonderful memories of your mom carry you through and beyond these difficult times. Eileen Sheppard
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
Dear Brenda, Jim and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. We are thinking of you at this sad time. Liz and Stan.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to each of the Roberts siblings. When I think of your mother, it’s hard not to see her kind and open smile and remember her compassionate words. I recall the welcoming aura when visiting your mother in her homes along with her gracious hospitality. Your mom’s longevity and happiness surely stems from her strong relationships with her loving family. Successive generations will benefit enormously from her lasting legacy. As you move forward may you enjoy, with love and laughter, the many treasured memories and mementoes your mother leaves. Love, Linda ?
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
Dear Bernice all of the family, sending sincere condolences on the loss of Alice. I hope your many good memories help you through this difficult time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
My condolences to the Roberts families. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Darlene and Brenda and Family...so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful lady. We remember your parents delivering our mail. Love the picture you chose. Bev and Eino
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
Our sincere condolences to all the Robert's Family. Although Alice had a long life it is always difficult to lose a Mother!! May your happy memories sustain you through this sad time. Allan and Debbie Elder.
Jan, we are sorry for your loss. We know your mom was a very special lady who will be deeply missed. Cherish the good memories. We're sure there are many.
To the Roberts family my heartfelt condolences remembering the family dinners the smiles the warmth of this lady she will rip .
Roberts's families.. .please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mom and gramma. You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead?
Brenda , Jim and Family. Sending you our sincere condolences on the passing of your wonderful mother, Nana and great grandma. Keep those cherished memories close to your heart.
To all of the Roberts's many share in the loss of your beautiful Mom. I had the pleasure of working with Alice at Bake-n-Serve and then later with your parents as they delivered a rural route out of Cobourg Post office. The best was when l delivered her mail and was able to have chats to catch up and then catch up on her through Dar. at the glass shop.Rest well, Alice, your have left a wonderful legacy.
Sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. It was a pleasure to spend time with your Mom and Sid back in the post office days. Letting me pickup a car load of Robert’s girls years ago .
So very sorry to hear of Aunt Alice passing. I remember her attending my Mom's (Marion) 80th. B-Day and she arrived with a container full of fresh baked cookies! She sure could bake! I also remember her being so soft spoken. She was a lovely woman and the picture you have chosen is beautiful! Your families will have so many treasured memories of her 99 years! Our sincere condolences to the Robert's family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
Very sorry to hear of your wonderful mom's passing she and your Dad set a great example for us all. My sympathy and condolences to all of you. Long may she stay in your hearts and guide your way.
To the Roberts family, sorry for your loss,may the memories help you through this process and stick together for many more wonderful years.
To The Roberts Family: Condolences on the Passing of Your Mother - she lived a long and full life - think how much things changed during her years ! Doug Mann
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
Sorry to hear about your Mom, she was a very lovely lady, who along with Syd raised a lovely family ❤️
The Robert’s family in England send you all our love at this very sad time xx
Even though she lived a full life, our condolences are with you.
To the Robert's family our deepest condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the Roberts family, Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your sweet Mom. This photo of her resembles the beautiful lady she was and as I remember her at Streamway. She always spoke highly of her family and her face shown the pride. Rest well Doris, Jamie and Jim
Our deepest condolences to the Robert's family.?❤️? We have fond memories of your gracious mother. Aunt Alice always had something nice to say. May she rest in peace. Dan and Gwen
I'm so sorry for your family's loss Having grown up with all of you, in Grafton, and knowing your whole family... I send my deepest condolences. Your Mom was a lovely person and a great friend to my Mom. May she rest in peace XO
So sorry for your loss. Patricia, Andy, John and Jared. Our thoughts and prayer's are with you ❤️
We are very sorry for your loss. She was a special lady
Our sincere condolences to the Roberts Family in the passing of their wonderful mother Alice. What an amazing woman to live 99 years & raise 12 children & so many grandchildren & always have a welcoming smile on her face. Alice will be missed by all ❤️
It was such an honour to know your mom. Spent a lot of time as a teen at the family home. So many fond memories and the utmost Respect for a mom who raised 12 children with such modesty and grace.
Such a pleasant and kind person. I remember her smile’s delivery mail to us. She left clones of herself in her daughters. Rest in piece Mrs Robert’s.
To the Roberts family, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. What a blessing to have such a sweet woman for a mom and so many years together. There will be many wonderful memories you can share with each other.
To all of the Robert’s family, So very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Tom & Carol Ann
Elaine,Bernice and the Roberts family,our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. Take comfort in all the wonderful memories you will have of a life well lived. Take care, Tom & Barb
Brenda, Jim, Sonya and Brianne, so sorry for your loss, she sounds like an amazing woman who was greatly loved. Sending our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Marina, Christina and Kathleen
We are so sorry to of the loss of your Mom. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family Jan. Love Dawn and Fred
Brenda, Elaine, Bernice and families…our heartfelt condolences. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda, Jim and family, so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers
To the Robert’s family, I am sending my condolences to each and everyone one. The picture of your Mom captures her fun living spirit. Find comfort in your memories of a loving Mom.
Alice was a lovely women. Full of love for her family and friends. She always had such a warm smile and a twinkle in her eye. She lived a long happy life and will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. She leaves a wonderful legacy...her family. Time to rest now Alice.
Our condolences to Sharon and all the Roberts family. Our condolences to Sharon and the whole Roberts family. .
Our deepest sympathy to the Robert’s family !!! Your Mom had a busy life with her beautiful family !, I will miss seeing your adventures that you enjoyed with your Mom on FB . ?????
Alice was a lovely cheerful lady. She was a good neighbour, and when my brother and she met up at Streamway the memories were abundant. Cherish the great memories.
To the Roberts family - What a sweet picture of your Mom. She was such a wonderful woman who was always smiling. I remember coming to your home in Cold Springs and Grafton and was always greeted with a warm welcome. We are so fortunate to have had our Moms in our lives for this length of time and make wonderful memories that we will hold dearly in our hearts forever. I know how much she will be missed by all of you. Sending you my sincere condolences and thinking of you during this difficult times as you lay her to rest beside your Dad, Bob and Shirley. Hugs
I have had the extreme pleasure of knowing Mrs. Roberts. She was a woman full of wit and charm. I also know all 12 children she raised and each and everyone of them have a quality in them of both their parents. I have never had a dull moment spending time with the family. You are all so blessed to have such wonderful parents and memories. Remember always the good times as you walk forward, take time cherishing each other as we all walk each other home. Love and Hugs Catherine & Tim