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Roberta Townes Obituary

WEARE - Roberta I. Townes, of Weare, NH died at home at the age of 76 on Feb. 7, 2019. Born Jan. 30, 1943 in Rochester, NH.

Daughter of the Late Robert and Irene Colburn.

She was survived by her husband of 24 years Ralph E. Townes.

Roberta is also survived by her children: Wanda (Charles) McLain, Wendie (Brad B.) Andrews, Michael Andrews, Leon (Tracy B.) Spooner, and Aris Johnson. 12 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.

Roberta was predeceased by Mathew Andrews and Carolyn Arsenault.

SERVICES: A graveside service will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family. For more information or to sign an online guestbook please visit www.frenchandrising.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union Leader on Feb. 12, 2019.

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sandra townes

February 13, 2019

Bert, you were one heck of a wonderful sister in law, You always made the gatherings interesting and fun, I will miss those times. God bless you.

Cohen Steel

February 12, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael and the rest of the family.

Barbara Colby

February 12, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family. All the great memories will surely help you cope with your grief.

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