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Roberta Elaine (Tasker) Battle
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Roberta (Tasker) Battle Obituary
Roberta, a lifelong resident of Somerville, MA passed away quietly on May 1, 2025.
Roberta known as "Lainey" to those who held her close was one of five children born to Theodore M. Tasker Sr. and Alice E. Tasker. She was a devoted mother to Kevin, Kim and Wayne (who preceded her in death) as well as her son-in-law Michael. Lainey is survived by her older sister Geraldine Tasker Layne "Geri", who she loved to no end. She was a proud grandmother of three; great-grandmother of eight; and a great-great grandmother of one. She also shared her love with two bonus grands and four bonus great- grands.
Lainey was also a cherished aunt to a host of nieces and nephews, and a dear friend to many who loved her deeply. We will feel the love you gave to us for the rest of our lives.
A Memorial Service will be held on May 15, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Pentacostal Tabernacle Church 56 Magazine Street Cambridge, MA. A repass will take place at the church directly following the service. Please join us.
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Tabithalee Howard
June 30, 2025
Nana I am pretending I am okay. I miss you so much I have no one in the world I can be my absolute authentic self with now that you are gone . You are the only person I believed actually loved me. I am doing my best although it is the hardest thing to not be able to talk to you. Where ever you are please be at peace. I miss you so much.
Janelle
June 23, 2025
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Janelle
June 6, 2025 1:10 PM
You´re always with us
Kim
June 23, 2025
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Kim
May 18, 2025 4:11 PM
I miss you so much. I just want to see your face again. I want to feel your presence. Nothing will ever fill the hole left in my life. I hope there really is a better place than here, because you deserve to be wherever that may be. I will always miss you. I Love you. Thank you for your enormous Love. Kim
Kim
June 23, 2025
May 11, 2025 1:25 PM
Happy Mother's Day Mom . My greatest Blessing in this life. was being your daughter. I will miss you for the rest of my life. Love Kim
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Kim
June 23, 2025
Did I tell you that I Love you today. I Love you today.
Kim
June 23, 2025
Hey ma. I'm sorry I didn't even think to leave your Happy Birthday wish here. I celebrated your day with the strawberry short cake that you liked. I brought you roses you would love. I played your song for you.It didn't really help. I just wanted you here.
Kim
June 1, 2025
Goodnight Mom. I spent another day missing you so much and trying to figure out how to go on without you. It's so hard. I told myself that I needed to call you earlier because I hadn't spoken to you,then it quickly came to me that you are no longer there. At least I can still remember the sound of your voice. I hope I always will. Love you.
Kim Battle
May 21, 2025
I miss you so much. I just want to see your face again. I want to feel your presence. Nothing will ever fill the hole left in my life. I hope there really is a better place than here, because you deserve to be wherever that may be. I will always miss you. I Love you. Thank you for your enormous Love. Kim
Carol Alexander
May 13, 2025
Lainey, my dear friend, I will miss our porch chats. We had good times, lots of fun. You were there for me whatever the matter. If you couldn't come, you would send one of the kids. You were always concerned and would give the shirt off your back. I will miss you so much. Carol
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