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Woodard Roberts Obituary



Woodard H. Roberts, 93, of Wolcott, beloved husband of Patsy (Sheehan) Roberts, died Sunday October 29, 2017 at Wolcott View Manor. He was born in Madison County, NC, son of the late Charles and Haddie (Correll) Roberts. Woodard was a veteran serving with the US Navy. Prior to his retirement, Woodard was a member of Local 671 Teamsters and drove for Portland Chemical. He had the love of music, he enjoyed playing the guitar and harmonica. He was also an avid Alanta Braves fan. Woodard is survived by his wife Patsy, sons, William Roberts and his wife Heidi of Wolcott, Woodard Roberts, Jr. of Middletown, Skip Roberts and his wife Audrey of Higganum, William Roberts of New Orleans, Louisiana, sister, Patricia Ruth Whittaker and her husband Antony of FL, 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Buster Newitt Roberts and sisters, Ruby Roberts. , Stella Riddle. Funeral services will be held Thursday November 2nd at 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home 3 Silver Street., Middletown. Friend may call prior to the service from 5 to 7pm. Burial will be Friday at 10:30 am at Mount Parnassus Cemetery. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 1, 2017.
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Great man pleasure to have cated for him rip

Maria V

November 5, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed seeing Bob come around. He will be missed. May God be with you.

Dan Medford

November 3, 2017

I am so sad you passed but forever grateful I got to know you. You were a special man ... my father-in-law.

Audrey Roberts

November 2, 2017

So sorry for you Loss. May God be with you

Stanley Juncewicz

November 1, 2017

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3 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457

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