Photo courtesy of Mack Family Funeral Homes - Lamoureux-Smith & Poliks Chapel
Phillipston, Massachusetts
Jun 17, 2016 – Jun 17, 2016 (Age 85)
PHILLIPSTON - Roberta J (Campbell) Reponen 85, died Wednesday, June 15th at her home in Phillipston. Roberta was born in Damariscotta Maine. She was the daughter of Robert & Vesta (Orff) Campbell. She moved many times as a young child as her father was a member of the Crane Operators Union. They eventually settled in Baldwinville due to the construction of the Birch Hill Dam Roberta was a star basketball player for Templeton High School and after high school was employed by Temple Stuart Co. in Baldwinville. She married Leo R Reponen in 1962 and made their home in Gardner and then settled in Phillipston. Roberta was an excellent golfer. She was a member of the Gardner Municipal Golf Course, Petersham Country Club and Ellinwood Country Club in Athol. She was a current member of the Phillipston Historical Society, the Gardner Museum and the Heywood Hospital Aide Association. She was a former member of the Memorial Congregational Church in Baldwinville. She loved to bowl, fish, and garden and loved her camp on Damariscotta Lake in Maine. She leaves her husband of 54 years, Leo R Reponen. her three children; Sue Reponen of Madison NH, Jeanne Reponen of Baldwinville and Matthew Reponen of Phillipston; five grandchildren; Kate R Robichaud and her husband Justin of Templeton, Erika and Matthew Lepkowski of Baldwinville and Zachary and Makayla Reponen of Gardner; two great grandchildren Lexie and Bryson Robichaud, her sister in law Virginia Campbell of Baldwinville, and several nieces and nephews. Roberta pre-deceased by her parents, brother; Wendall Campbell and great grandson Austin Robichaud. A calling hour will be Monday June 20, 2016 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Lamoureux- Fletcher Funeral Home 105 Central St., Gardner. A funeral service will be held at 11 am. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Gardner VNA 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440 or the Gilman Waite Field Association, checks payable to Richard D. Huhtala Memorial Field, c/o Tom Miller, 231 Lord Road, Templeton , MA 01468. To send an online condolence please visit www.fletcherfuneralhomes.com. Lamoureux-Fletcher Funeral Home 105 Central St., Gardner is directing arrangements.
Susan, Jeanne and Matt, Don't know if you will remember My Mom Hellen and the the fond memories I have of when we were small children playing together..My Mom worked for your folks when you lived in South Gardner and also in Philipston...Please remember my family to your Dad..I am so sorry for your loss..Many good memories..
Anita Mantyla Desroche
June 24, 2016 | Fall City, WA
So sorry to hear of my dear cousins passing. Condolences and prayers to all her family.
Enah Orff Stone
June 20, 2016 | Prescott, AZ
To the Reponen family, So sorry to hear of Robertas passing. She was a sweet and kind women. Always a smile whenever we ran into each other. At your camp fishing years ago or the golf course later on. We'll miss you. God Bless
Peter Huhtala
June 20, 2016 | Granite Bay, CA
Not much fazed this classy lady who always seemed to be smiling. Roberta welcomed my two sons and me with open arms (and groceries) in August 1977 when we lived at the "camp" for almost a month after returning from England. She will be missed!
Stefanie Reponen
June 20, 2016 | Alexandria, VA
Our hearts go out to Leo and Sue, Jeanne, Matt and their children. We are so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories and stay close to one another. We love you.
Mary and Tony Lang
June 20, 2016 | Templeton, MA
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Scott Hebert & Staff of the Lamoureux Fletcher Community Funeral Home
June 17, 2016 | Gardner, MA
