Carole M. Roberts, 68, of Natick, passed away on December 29, 2012 at the Metro West Medical Center in Natick. Born in Needham, daughter of the late Howard and Carolyn (MacNeil) Roberts, Carole moved to Natick at the age of 8. She attended the Natick Public Schools and was a graduate of Natick High School. Carole began her career with the New England Telephone Company and was a dedicated employee through numerous mergers until her retirement from Verizon Communications after 45 years of service. She loved to travel, especially enjoying cruises with family and friends. Carole was known for always putting other people before herself and assisting in any way that she could to make someones life a little easier. She loved spending time with family and friends and especially enjoyed her dinner nights at Agostinos Restaurant in Natick. She loved the holidays and took great pride in decorating for every occasion. Carole was also a great lover of animals. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Melissa Welch and her husband Robert of Hopkinton and her devoted sister, Shirley Brady of Plymouth. She was the loving aunt of Heather and John Heald and the dear great-aunt of Caroline Heald. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park St. (at Natick Common) Natick on Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 3-7 PM. In accordance with Caroles wishes there will not be a formal funeral service. Those wishing to remember her may do so through memorial donations to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 | ww5.komen.org. For directions and online guestbook please visit www.everettfuneral.com
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Melissa,
I am so sorry to hear of Carole's passing. She was a great friend and throughout our school years I have the greatest memories of the time we spent together. She will surely be missed by all who knew her. She was a true friend to all.
Judy (Roberts) Harlow
January 13, 2013
Melissa, my thoughts & prayers are with you. Due to my own experience,I can't think of anything that effects you more than losing a Mother.
Glenda Ivey
January 3, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Carolyn
January 2, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Carolyn
January 2, 2013
Melissa,
So sorry for your loss. Your mom was one of the first people I met at Verizon when I started 14 years ago. She was always so kind to me. I will miss her at our dinners out!
Ronda Bertrand-Robbins
January 2, 2013
Roberts Family,
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Carole at Verizon for a couple of years and she was a wonderful person. She was always so happy and decorated her cube every Christmas. She will be dearly missed. Prayers for your family during this difficult time.
~Lori Raughley
January 1, 2013
Melissa and Shirley: So sorry to learn of Carols' passing. Althoigh we haven't seen each other for many, many years I have many fond memories of the times she would travel to Grandma MacNeil's in Nova Scotia with aunt Carrie for a summer vacation. They were great times meeting our many relatives from the U.S. Once again my sincere condolences!
-Doug MacNeil
Westville, Nova Scotia
January 1, 2013
Melissa,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother passing away. She was such a support for me when I was going through my treatments. She will be missed.
Trudy Briggs
January 1, 2013
Melissa-so sorry about your Mom. We worked side-by-side for almost ten years and shared many laughs and good times. She was a wonderful friend and I will miss her very much.
Linda McCarthy
December 31, 2012
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