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Lucy Roberts Obituary
Lucy DeFoe Roberts, after valiantly battling pancreatic cancer, died peacefully at her home, in Southport, Connecticut, Friday, February 27, 2015. Lucy graduated with a master's degree from Fairfield University. She was a dedicated social worker who helped countless families and individuals by providing alcohol and drug abuse counseling. Lucy was a generous and giving individual who loved education and was active in many philanthropic organizations. She was passionate about giving back to the community and volunteered her services and time to many organizations, including Eagle Hill School, Emerge, Visiting Nurse Services, and Fairfield University. Lucy was an active and devoted member of the Southport Congregational Church. She is survived by her two daughters, Blair Elizabeth Roberts, of Long Meadow, MA, and Page Roberts Tremaine and her husband Gean, of Southport, four granddaughters, Abigail Vassallo, Lucy, Lilly and Georgia Tremaine, her two sisters, Page DeFoe of the Bahamas, and Rev. Wendy DeFoe Lane and her husband Charles, of Chicago, and a brother Daniel DeFoe of Westport, CT. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Grant Van Allen Roberts. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Southport Congregational Church, with the Rev. Paul Whitmore and Rev. Wendy Lane officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lucy's memory may be made to: Southport Congregational Church, 524 Pequot Ave., Southport, CT 07890.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucy Roberts
Donna Jackson
February 25, 2019
Page and Blair:
I hope time has given your hearts a chance to hurt a little less. I think of your mother quite often. Lucy had a major impact in the lives of many women and children at Emerge. The first lady who entered into our program 24 years ago shared a few stories with me about your mom a few months ago. Lucy has made loving and lasting impressions in the lives of those touched by her life. I was blessed to be a part of her life and she will live in my heart forever. I will always remember her and especially that beautiful smile. She was proud to be called mom and loved being called Cookie.
Please take care of yourselves.
Donna M. Jackson
March 31, 2015
words could never express the depth and truth in passion of such a kind loving spirit love and prayers to Blaire and Paige always her most precious
Llew and Rochelle Almeida
March 30, 2015
Dear Page and Blair:
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved Lucy. We became friends only recently (about 7 years ago) but the closeness we developed in a short span of time was astounding. From the outset, we were struck by her warm and generous nature, her sunny personality and her innate kindness. Lucy was truly a friend to us in joyous times and in challenging ones. We will always cherish memories of the great times we had together with her on our discovery trip in India, under the stars in the hot tub on her deck and on long walks in the Southport neighborhood we all loved. May she rest in peace and may you all find sustenance in the wonderful memories she has left behind. You have our love and our prayers.
Jana Moorman
March 12, 2015
To Lucy's family I send prayers of consolation for your loss. Knowing Lucy added a deep and memorable joy. She will be honored for her beautiful life and missed here every day. Jana Moorman
Judy Gardner
March 10, 2015
My heart is with you all. I just found out and am so saddened by the news. Lucy was a kind and loving woman and will always be in my thoughts.
Joe Errico
March 5, 2015
To Page and family. My deepest sympathy.Sorry for your lost
March 4, 2015
Page and Blair, Your mother helped so many of us in the community especially the Visiting Nurses. We will be forever grateful and will always remember her great spirit of service and giving. Best, Mary Ann O'Connor, Former President of United Visiting Nurse Association.
March 4, 2015
My deepest sympathy goes to you, the family of a woman I have been proud and honored to call my friend. I've had the good fortune of knowing Lucy for many years through our affiliation first with United Home Care and then VNS of CT. I always found her to be a truly genuine person, making you feel that you were the only person that mattered when she was in your company. I only hope that I can follow her example and accomplish a fraction of what she has done in her lifetime; and, if I do, I will have made a difference in the world. I believe Lucy followed the thoughts of Mother Teresa who once said "Let no one ever come to you without feeling better". Such was the case with Lucy - she always made you feel better, sometimes just by flashing that brilliant smile. May you find comfort in each wonderful memory you own. God speed, good friend, until we meet again. . .
Lisa Roberts and family
March 4, 2015
Lucy was a wonderful person and gentle soul. She will be dearly missed.
Janet Michlewski (Q-Tran)
March 3, 2015
To Page and family. My deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you all. May God give you the strength you need.
Candy Raveis
March 3, 2015
I am so heartbroken to hear about Lucy. Both she and Grant were a big part of my life growing up. I could never understand how she stayed so beautiful and thin when all she ate was cookies!!!! I will never forget either of them and the love that they shared as teenagers through out their lives together. It set a really high bar for the rest of us to achieve. my love and condolences to all of you.
Candy Raymond Raveis
Donna Jackson
March 3, 2015
Page & Blair
My heart goes out to you and your family. I loved your mother very much and will miss her deeply. She had a big heart with so much love to give. Her gift of love to me was precious and I will hold onto that love forever. Your mother and I shared so much together, we talked, we walked,we laughed, we danced, we cried, we shared many birthdays together and most importantly to us, we had our grandchildren around the same time. When your mother found out about the cancer, she called to tell me "thanks for the ride" and I'd like you to know it was one of the best rides of my life. Lucy made a huge difference the lives of many women and children at Emerge. Your mother's generosity made it possible for Emerges' success and for that I am forever grateful. Lucy's beautiful blue eyes and her sparkling smile is one of the ways I will remember her and she will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you both for sharing your mother with so many of us. Now Lucy, spread your wings my angel. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Bobby/Deana/Brandi/Samantha Drinkwine
March 3, 2015
To Blair and the family.. We are so sorry for your loss. We send you strength and love in your time of sorrow. We love you
Tracy Carman & Family
March 3, 2015
Our deepest condolences...
Ruthann August
March 3, 2015
thoughts are with you and your family.
Peter Vassallo
March 2, 2015
To Blair and Abigail, Paige and her family....may you find peace in memories of your Mom, just as you found strength to support her in on her illness journey. My heartfelt sympathy as well as my love and support.
Kristine Hazzard
March 2, 2015
I had the honor of knowing Lucy when she was a volunteer and board member at The Center for Women and Families. Lucy was generous of her time, talent and treasure and impacted the lives of so many. I am so sadden to hear of her passing and want her children and grandchildren to know that in addition to the loss you feel, the community has lost a beautiful soul.
Matthew & Helen Shroyer
March 2, 2015
Sending our love and sympathies to all friends and family. Aunt Lucy will be dearly missed by so many people out there whose lives she touched, xoxo.
March 2, 2015
We send our love to Page and Gean and their girls and are thinking of you.
Lauren & Porter Collins
Virginia Cargill
March 2, 2015
Lucy- You inspired us all to be better people, family and friends. Thank you for your love and friendship and for the gift of you in our lives. I cherish our walks and talks together. Go in peace now.
Connie O'Brien & Family
March 1, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Michael Komie
March 1, 2015
Dear Lucy,
You worked, you loved, you laughed, you taught, and you healed many people. You were blessed with a keen intellect and you married your true love Grant and brought beautiful, devoted, and super bright daughters into the world, who in turn have found love and are raising amazing grandchildren. In short, your life embodied the social gospel. I will always remember you as the finest and fastest walker I have ever met. You have now once again walked ahead of us, and heaven is going to be filled with your footsteps now. You are in our hearts, our souls forever. And every time I see a new patient or take a walk in the woods or by the ocean from now on, I will keep an eye open for your footprints ahead of me to inspire me to be better and stronger like you always were.
Love,
Michael
Steve McCay
March 1, 2015
Lucy was a tremendous help to me in my life. She will be missed but her energy and love will live on in those who knew her. My deepest condolences to all her family.
May she rest in peace and rise in glory with all the Saints.
Maureen DuBoys
March 1, 2015
My deepest condolences to Lucy's family. I have such fond memories of our chats when I greeted her at the front desk at SRC..
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
March 1, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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