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Roberta ""Bobbie"" MacLeod

1930 - 2013

Roberta ""Bobbie"" MacLeod obituary, 1930-2013, Williamsburg, MA

BORN

1930

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Williamsburg Funeral Home

3 South Main Street

Haydenville, Massachusetts

Roberta MacLeod Obituary

WILLIAMSBURG - Roberta "Bobbie (Leavenworth) MacLeod passed away Feb. 24, 2013, shortly after celebrating her 83 birthday, in Williamsburg, where she resided for over 40 years.

Bobbie was born February 12, 1930, to Clifford and Anne Leavenworth.

she was raised in East Longmeadow and graduated from Springfield Technical High School. In her 30's she returned to collage and graduated Phi Betta Kappa in History from the University of Massachusetts, and then in her 40's earned a degree in Landscape Architecture.

She was predeceased by her husband Roderick A. MacLeod, Jr., and her grandson Roderick "Rory" IV and her brother John Leavenworth.

She leaves her sons Rod III and Stewart of Williamsburg, and Scott of Westfield; her treasured grandchildren Jason, Brianyn, Griffin, Keagan, Timothy, Joshua and Jacob; as well as great-grandchildren Kelslyn, Jayden, Niya and Aalyias. Bobbie, the oldest of four, leaves her sister Patricia Samuels and brother Clifford Leavenworth of Florida and Ann Leavenworth of Springfield.

They have all traveled to spend time with her as did nieces Laura, Colleen and nephew Ronnie from Florida, as well as her former daughter-in-law Cory Johnson from Carson City, Nev.

Bobbie and her husband owned and operated The MacLeod Nursery and Landscaping business which is entering it's 100 year in operation. She loved designing and installing shrub and perennial gardens as well as maintaining her own at the Nursery.

One of her great pleasures was the trip she took to Scotland with her niece Diane Muller. Stories of their adventures have entertained the family for years. She was a Life Master in Duplicate Bridge and was a long time member of the Northampton Bridge Club. Also, a Gourmet Chef, she dazzled her friends and family with years of fabulous dinner parties. She also loved to go to her son's musical shows, several of which in the last year were dedicated just to her favorite songs. She served for many years on the Williamsburg Planning Board.

Bobbie touched everyone's hearts she met, in a wonderful way. Always upbeat, she brought joy to us everyday.

A gathering will be held Sunday, June 9, at the Williamsburg Funeral Home, 3 South Main St., Haydenville, MA 01039. Visitation beginning at 11 to 1 p.m., all are welcome.

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Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Jun. 5, 2013.
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Linda Landers-Schranz

June 10, 2013

My condolences for the loss to family, friends and our environment. The trees have lost another friend.

Tizzy

June 9, 2013

No longer in our life to share
But in our hearts, you're always there.
Love, Pat

June 9, 2013

Our dear Bobbie, touched the hearts of all. Honored to be a part of your "family". Love you always and forever.

Lisa Cardinal

June 9, 2013

•Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland

Clifford Leavenworth

June 7, 2013

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My deepest condolences!

Richard Pelc

June 6, 2013

Sending love to the family and happy memories of smiles, laughter, stories and music with Bobbie, a grand lady.

Marion Groves

June 5, 2013

My beautiful Aunt Bobbie, You were special in every way. The love and dedication to your family, always by there sides. Your incredible intellect you mastered everything you touched. Your talent at cooking, bridge, college and every endeavor you every tackled. I miss you so much, and I love you always. I know your looking down on your wonderful sons and your grandchildren and great grandchildren, through them you live on forever.

Colleen Lewis

June 5, 2013

Bobbie was such a beautiful person....so dedicated to her son's musical endeavors and to all her family & friends. With heartfelt thoughts.....Helen "Arbour" Elmes Skiathitis xo

Helen Elmes Skiathitis

June 5, 2013

To My beloved Aunt Bobbie (By Marcel Proust)
Let us be grateful
to people who make us happy.
They are the charming gardeners
who make our souls blossom.
( you made multitudes of souls blossom in your garden of love) With all my love,
Laura Pearman

Laura Pearman

June 5, 2013

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