Grace Roberts

1929 - 2018

Died on August 15, 2018, born on December 22, 1929 in Manchester, CT to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Dancosse. She is predeceased by her husband Philip K. Roberts, Jr., daughter Sara Jean, four brothers, Arthur, Francis, Raymond and Wilfred ("Totsie") and one sister Rose. She leaves behind one sister, Doris Lebiedz and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her daughter Alison Roberts of Oakland, CA and her children Emerson and Hadley Roberts-Donnelly, and son Philip N. Roberts of San Diego, CA and his wife Debra and their children Emily and Noland. She was a graduate of Springfield School of Nursing, Springfield MA and Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital in Jersey City, NJ. She was employed as a hospital supervisor at Wesson Women's Hospital in Springfield, MA until her marriage in 1960. She was an avid, talented artist and was most joyful when creating her art which she did until very late in her life. Grace passed peacefully in her home in Berkeley, CA surrounded by the love of family and friends. She died as she lived – with courage, strength, and dignity. There will be no funeral services. Burial will be at Brookside Cemetery, Easthampton, MA.