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Obituary of William James Roberts Sr.
William James Roberts
November 5, 1936 - February 2, 2025
Forteau, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late William James (Billie) Roberts announce his peaceful passing on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Forteau Long Term Care Facility, at the age of 88 years.
He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his children; Alvina (Reg), and Jim (Donna); his grandchildren: Trent, Derek, Michael, Jamie and Mark; his great-grandchildren: Taylor, Weston, Henry, Adelyn, Paislee, Beckett and Benson; his sister; Marie (Leonard) and his brothers: Warren (Marie) and Harold (Dorothy), as well as a long list of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends. Billie is predeceased by his wife, Sophie; parents, Maxwell and Melsie Roberts; his siblings, Manual, Susie, George, and Hazel; and his niece, Lisa Hancock.
Billie was known for his love of family, friends and the great outdoors, as well as for his incredible sense of wit that he held on to until the very end. He enjoyed a full life shared with the love of his life, Sophie for 60 years until her passing in 2019, and often commented on the wonderful memories they had made together along with their families and the many friends made over the years. In his prime, he was a man that loved life … from his years as a lighthouse keeper, hunting and fishing, operating heavy equipment, operating a tour boat, and the list goes on. Though Billie is no longer with us, his spirit and the memories we all shared with him will live on through those who knew and loved him.
The family is grateful for the staff, past and present at the Long Term Care Facility in Forteau for their exceptional care during his time spent there and would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who treated him as family.
There will be a family service held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Forteau United Church, at 7:30 pm. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2 PM with Loretta Hancock officiating. Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery, Forteau, NL. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted, or a donation can be made in Billie’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.
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In Loving Memory
William Roberts Sr.
1936 - 2025


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