Allen W. Roberts

My grandparents were very good friends with Allen Roberts (my grandmother was 93 years old when she passed away). My family (the Weymouth's lived down-the-lake from the Robert's camp (for 17 years) and we were one of the few families that lived on the lake year round. We loved the summer months when families returned to their summer retreats. My memories are faint; however, I remember Allen Roberts because he was so kind and patient with children.

Allen W. Roberts -- "Mr. Roberts" to us when we were in school, but "Allen" when we grew up -- had a profound influence on my life, not only as Principal and Superintendent of Schools, but also as friend. His acts of kindness were the embodiment of Albert Schweitzer's philosophy of "reverence for life". I remember Allen putting a band aid on my knee when I fell on the playground in kindergarten (I still have a scar and love it because it reminds me of him). On Green Lake, he taught me to...

Allen, whose educational and personal friendship with our Dad,brought us to Sunset Lodge on Green Lake58 yrs. ago. My siblings and my children have many heartfelt memories from our times with you and your family. May you rest in peace. Mickey

Allen was a beautiful person. Our comfort and love to the family.

Allen W. Roberts - without whom New Providence, NJ would not have the fine education foundation that it has today.

Allen W. Roberts - without whom families that went to "Camp" at Sunset Lodge at Green Lake, Maine would have never met and gained the fond family memories or formed the bonds of friendship that started around 1940 and continue today and even grow as new "Campers" find the jewel of Green Lake, Maine.

Allen W. Roberts - thanks for teaching me how to swim and for the...

Remembering Allen

Allen as he always insisted I call him since I tried Uncle Allen & Mr. Roberts trying to be respectful but he always said: “no no call me Allen”. I am sad that he is no longer with us but feel fortunate that I got to know him and spend some really special time with him. He was always the educator not as a disciplinarian but more of a guide about how to live life in a kind and fulfilling way. For instance he would always let women and children get their food first at...

We have been so happy, honored, and blessed to have been part of his life. In our hearts, always.