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JACK WILLIAM ROBERTS

JACK WILLIAM ROBERTS obituary

JACK ROBERTS Obituary

JACK WILLIAM ROBERTS, FSA, FCIA Passed away peacefully in Toronto on April 14, 2013 in his 83rd year. Loving husband to Norma. Beloved father to Linda Beatty, Curt Roberts and his wife Patricia. Dear Grandpa to Jennifer, Jason, Sean and Kiera. Survived by his sister Norma. Jack was a terrific athlete, his love of football started as a player of the Vaughan Road Collegiate Team with a Championship. Jack continued his football career playing on the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Football Team winning another Championship in 1951. To complete Jack's career, he was a player on the 1952 Grey Cup Champions, Toronto Argonauts. Jack was also proud of his profession as an actuary, and he rose through the ranks of Crown Life Insurance to the position of Vice-President and Director of Group Insurance. He later moved to Canadian General Life Insurance Company, where he was President. Jack semi-retired and was a consultant for Global Benefits. He enjoyed golf, tennis, bridge and spending time at the cottage on Lake Rosseau. Jack will be forever missed by his many, many, family and friends. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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Published by Toronto Star on Apr. 20, 2013.

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April 30, 2013

My heart goes out to Norma and the rest of Jack's family. Jack was one of my most respected role models. I have very fond memories of Jack and Norma. R.I.P Jack
R.Ken McElroy

April 29, 2013

My heart goes out to Norma and the rest of Jack's family. Jack was one of my most admired and respected roll models. I have very found memories of Jack and Norma. R Ken McElroy Orange Ca.

Marilyn Horwood

April 25, 2013

Uncle Jack, I always enjoyed your quick wit and humour. You made my Aunt so happy. Love Marilyn

April 20, 2013

It was with shock and sadness that I learned about Jack's passing.
Jack was a valued and respected Crown Life emloyee who will be sorely missed.
Shirley Austin

April 20, 2013

Uncle Jack. You will still inspire us to excel in everything we do. Our memories will not fade with time.

Glen and Cyndy Wallbank

John Smith

April 20, 2013

Curt and Linda...very sorry to hear about the passing of your father.

Garry Mudd

April 18, 2013

Uncle Jack, you will be missed, rest in peace.

Garry and Wendy Mudd

April 18, 2013

I will miss my brother dearly. I always looked up to him growing up. Very proud of him with all his accomplishments.He was slways there for me.

Kim & Dave Graham

April 17, 2013

Uncle Jack, you will be missed dearly. Just remembering all those Christmas dinners past & present brings a smile to my face. You were a wonderful man. RIP

April 16, 2013

I will miss my Father, he was a great man and mentor ....His memory will live on forever in me....

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