CONTOOCOOK – Virginia Grace Piper Roberts, 91, of Contoocook passed away Jan. 2, 2015, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.
Virginia "Ginny" Roberts, daughter of Walter and Dorothy Piper, was born Aug. 31, 1923, in South Royalton, Vt. She was the second of seven children and was raised on the Broad Book Road family farm. Upon graduating from South Royalton High School, she enlisted in the Marine Corps during World War II, and was stationed in San Diego, Calif. Ginny was honorably discharged when the war ended having earned the rank of sergeant, and loved to tell the story of how she hitchhiked back to Vermont from California. Ginny married Woodbury Langdon Roberts in 1946 and they moved to Concord.
Ginny and Woody welcomed their children, David Langdon Roberts and Woodbury Charles Roberts, and moved the family to Contoocook in 1960. Ginny was happiest when her home was filled with friends, music and laughter. Ginny was a loving and generous friend. Everyone who entered their home left better for the visit, often with a yard sale treasure, homemade food, a berry bowl, dried flower arrangement or holiday wreath. Ginny and Woody hosted many yard sales, entertaining friends and family with late-night card games, sing-alongs and early-morning coffee on the patio.
Ginny left behind a loving family to be with her "piano player" of 67 years, Woody Roberts. Her brothers, Dean Piper, Norman Piper, and Malcolm Piper, also predeceased her. She will be greatly missed by her sisters, Elaine Tracy, Beverly "Babe" Prior and Hilda Burnham; her sons and their families, David Roberts and Karen Seleb, grandson Shane Roberts and his wife Sabrina, Woody and Trish Roberts of Hopkinton and their children, Adam Roberts and fiancée Danielle Sullivan of Durham, N.C., Anne Roberts of Hopkinton and a dear nephew, Fred Roberts and his wife Dale of Contoocook, grandnephews Darren and Carleton Roberts and their families. The Roberts family would like to thank the Concord VNA and Mary Jo Lux, as well as Ginny's friends and extended family members who made it possible for her to continue to live in her home.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation service, Henniker.
Services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at 1 p.m. in Contoocook United Methodist Church, Contoocook.
Burial will be in spring in Contoocook Village Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Contoocook United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 356, Contoocook, NH 03229; the NH Audubon Society, Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301; or a charity of one's choice.
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Published by Concord Monitor on Jan. 5, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Roberts

8 Entries

Sandra Goodrich

January 18, 2015

I am sure your mother is happy to be back with Woody and is looking over you still. You were blessed to have so many years with your beautiful Ginny/mother. I know how hard it is to lose her so tell her stories often. ~

January 13, 2015

Dave and Woody - I am sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was a very lovely and warm lady. May you find peace at this difficult time.

Judi Astles St. Arnauld

January 10, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of Ginny's passing. My sincerest condolences.
Susie Hankins Tullis

Wendy Hayden Koch

January 9, 2015

I just learned of Ginny's passing. She was an amazing lady. I will miss her beautiful smile and laugh. Hopkinton was lucky to have such a wonderful lady.

Bob Nerbonne

January 7, 2015

Woody (and family) - So sorry to read about your Mom, Woody. She was such a nice person. She and your Dad were so kind and helpful too my mother when my grandmother passed. Just a quick note to send my condolences. Thinking of you. Best,

Alan and Sue Davis

January 6, 2015

Sad to hear of the passing of another local legend...we will remember Ginny as smiling, full of life, a little fiesty, living a full life, with a wonderful family and spouse, Woody, who she can now rejoin for a continuation of the good times they shared....condolences to Woody, Trish, and all the extended family

Ira & Barbara Migdal

January 6, 2015

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss of a great woman. Ginny was a one in a million who truly loved life and her family. may she rest happily in peace.

January 5, 2015

Aunt Ginny was a real original. I am happy to have been lucky enough to know her. She was greatly blessed by a loving family that made it possible for her to stay in her home. Your loss is felt by many. Amy

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