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John ROBERTS Obituary
John Carmen Roberts born on August 7, 1920, died at peace in his home, but awoke to be home with his Lord on Monday, February 2, 2015 at the age of 94 years. Carm successfully owned and operated JC Roberts Jewellers for more than 60 years. Before that, Carm, a Cape Bretoner by heritage, native to Calgary, graduate of Western Canada Collegiate, served in the RCAF as an instrument mechanic which sparked his interest in watch repairs – a horologist. After his subsequent education at Elgin Watch College, Elgin Illinois, Carm returned to Calgary to begin his life's work, married Gertrude Foster (nee Ramsay) in 1949, set up his own shop in 1952, and together they raised 7 children. Left behind are his dear wife of 65 years, Gertrude, 6 of his 7 children, numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Charity donations to honour Carm's memory are Gull Lake Centre www.gulllakecentre.ca, Kamp Kiwanis www.kampkiwanis.ca and Carey Hall - Bentall Chair www.carey-edu.ca. A Memorial Service to celebrate Carm Roberts's life will be at Northmount Baptist Church, 451 Northmount Drive N.W. Calgary on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, Telephone: 403-297-0888. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.
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Jim & Laurel Dixon
March 1, 2015
Sending our love and condolences to you all. Carm was a warm and caring friend to us both and he will be missed. May God comfort you with the peace of knowing he is safely home in the arms of our Lord.
February 28, 2015
condolences to all the Roberts family. Your family has been a part of all the celebrations of the Stuart clan due to all the pieces of beautiful jewellery from your shop. These have become legacies for the next generations. Love and best wishes Chris and Rosemary Stuart
February 26, 2015
Deepest sympathy to your family in the passing of Carm.
He will be remembered as a true gentleman and great christian worker in the Baptist Church. He will be truly missed.
Sincerely Joyce MacDonald
Marj & Bob Hughes
February 23, 2015
Dear Gert and family..WE are saddened to hear of Carm's passing and send our sincere condolences and love to you all
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Philip & Linda Blasetti
February 22, 2015
Please accept our sincere condolences as you suffer the loss of such a good man, Mr. "JC" Roberts. He was one of 3 jewellers we always dealt with and it is a good and long life he lived doing what he loved. May he rest in Peace.
Sincerely, Philip & Linda Blasetti
February 21, 2015
Dear Gert & Family
We were saddened to hear of Carm's death. I spent many years in Kiwanis with Carm and always appreciated his words of wisdom and friendship. He will be missed by many of us and especially his family. Our sincere condolences and prayers for each one of you.
Jim & Irene Huff
Caroline Purdy-Bracko
February 20, 2015
To the Roberts Family
I will forever cherish my time with Carm at Kiwanis. As one the younger members of the Kiwanis Club of Calgary Foothills, I was always treated with such kindness and respect by Carm. It was treat to join him at lunch. I loved visiting with him and will miss his cheerful and always welcoming smile. He was a great man and a true gentleman in every way. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all.
June Phythian
February 20, 2015
A big loss for your family. Carmen was a gentle man. Take care
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