Thomas David McRoberts
Thomas David McRoberts
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Thomas David McRoberts, age 74, of Canton passed away February 17, 2008, at Aultman Hospital following ten years of illness.
He was born in Canton, Ohio, on September 2, 1933, to the late Lena I. (Schweitzer) McRoberts and Thomas F. McRoberts. Tom was a 1951 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School. He attended Mount Union College and Akron University. He retired from Diebold Inc. after 42 years, where he was the Director of Corporate Facilities and Services. He had attended West-minister Pres-byterian Church for over 40 years, where he served as Deacon, Elder, and Youth Director. Tom was presently a member of Reedurban Presbyterian Church. In 1993, he was inducted into the Greater Canton Amateur Sports Hall of Fame in swimming. Tom taught swimming and life-saving for the Red Cross, YMCA, Lake Cable, Delray Beach in Florida, Mount Union College, and Perry High School. He was aquatic instructor for YMCA for 16 years, and YMCA! Aquatic Board member. A Scout Master, and Eagle Scout with Troop #28, swimming merit badge councelor. Tom coached Diebold's swim team for Corporate Cup for 15 years. A 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of Canton Lodge 60, and Scottish Rite, Tom was a coach and manager for Whipple Heights Baseball Association. He was a member of Canton Lincoln Alumni Association, Hall of Fame Luncheon Club, McKinley Eagles, Aries #2370, and Diebold Retirees. Tom was an avid golfer and boater. He enjoyed going to Columbus to the state basketball tournaments with the "basketball group", that had been going together for over 40 years.
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Kay N. (Parsons) McRoberts of the home; two sons, David Thomas McRoberts of Canton, Patrick Loren McRoberts of New York, NY; a brother, Pat McRoberts of Brecksville, Ohio; a cousin, Sally Schweitzer of Massillon, Ohio; Tom loved all of his nieces, nephews, great nieces and gr! eat nephews, many cousins, his mother-in-law, and all of his in-laws. and nbsp; Tom was a great Dad, and was always so proud of both of his sons. He was a kind and caring man, and had many, many friends. Tom enjoyed having breakfast with all of his McDonald's friends.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the doctors and staff of Aultman Dialysis Center for their loving care.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Reedurban Presbyterian Church with Dr. Darrell Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Northlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Reedurban Presbyterian Church and the Boy Scouts of America. Those wishing to send their condolences or share a fond memory may sign in the Reed on-line guestbook at our website at www.reedfuneralhome.com
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KARLA LINDESMITH
February 27, 2008
Mrs. McRoberts, Pat, and Dave
You have our deepest sympathies. I knew Mr. McRoberts from way back. He was a wonderful man with a beautiful smile. May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.
Jeff and Karla Lindesmith and family
mary miller
February 25, 2008
Dear Kay & Family
Chuck & I send you our sympathy and prayers.
Mary & Chuck Miller
Linda Schneck
February 23, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Tom's family. I had the pleasure of knowing Tom thru Diebold. He was one of the most mild mannered men I have met in my lifetime. He would always take time to stop and talk, even for just a minute.
Mary D. Cornell
February 21, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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Bill Mottice
February 21, 2008
Kay,Pat, David and bro. Pat My deepest sympathies to you all. As I heardby phone about Tommy I cried as I relived R.C. aquatic school Lake Cable, Bergoltz, and Canton. Although distance separated us for 50 years He was always one of the best friends I ever had. He will long be remembered for his giving to others. God be with you in these sad times. With love,
Dan Michel
February 21, 2008
Dave, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You only have one dad and it can't be easy losing him. My family sends its deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers are with you. See you on some Friday night.
Tim Porter
February 20, 2008
To The McRoberts Family,
Our deepest, sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all. Do you remember "Coach" McRoberts naming me "Stretch" after snagging some of Dave's throws from third? I never tired of him calling me Stretch all these years and I will greatly miss not hearing it again. Many special thoughts and moments! God Bless
-The Tim Porter Family-
Christopher Alms
February 20, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Bill and Kathy Pritchard
February 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dave, Pat, and families.
Marsha Friedman
February 20, 2008
I had the opportunity to get to know Tom as a member of the first year Corporate Cup team. He shared his enthusiam, knowledge and spirit with all of us. May Tom's memory be a blessing to all who knew him.
Jack Hively
February 19, 2008
Sorry for your loss. Tom was a good guy. Some of the best times was with Tom at the 16th St. ballfield. We had lots of good times!
RON SHAPUITE
February 19, 2008
I WORKED WITH TOM AT DIEBOLD FOR 25 YEARS AND ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS COMPANY AND OUR RELATIONSHIP. BLESS HIM IN PEACE NOW AFTER HIS APPARENT ILLNESS.
Alistair Murray & Family
February 19, 2008
Kay, Dave and Patrick: My deepest condulences to the family. Tom was a wonderful & genuine man. I had him as a ScoutMaster the year Tom & Kay were married. I remember you & Tom coming to my Lincoln football games. I have many fond memories of Tom being a supportive icon in my life after my father had passed away (the same year you guys got married-1958). I was the Scottish boy with Fred, Bob & Ron Pleis at Lowell Reform Church UCC. I also had dear friends that adored all of you & had the pleasure of knowing Tom & you for many years & that was Geo. & Peg. They all have their wings now with Tom. Again, sorry to hear about Tom's passing. May God comfort you & the family at this time of sorrow. And may God put his arms around you all & watch over you. God Bless The Murray Clan
Pam Harhager
February 19, 2008
Mrs. McRoberts and family: I can't tell you how much Tom meant to all of us at the Dialysis Center; staff and patients. He was an inspiration to many and touched all of our lives in a very positive way. I feel honored to have met him. I enjoyed our conversations together and will miss him. My thoughts are with you at this time. Wish I could've said goodbye to him. Sincerely, Pam Harhager, Social Worker, Aultman Dialysis Center
Linda Hawkins
February 19, 2008
I enjoyed working with Tom at Diebold and was also on the Diebold Corporate Cup swim team and enjoyed having Tom as our coach. He was a wonderful, fun loving person and he will be truly missed.
Bill Daugherty
February 19, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you David and your family. So sorry for your loss. Doc (EOFOA)
Erma Campbell
February 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the McRoberts family. I had the pleasure of working for him at Diebold and will always remember his words of encouragement.
Richard Snyder
February 19, 2008
I am sincerely sorry to hear about you loss. May Godd Bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.
Erin West
February 19, 2008
I am so sad...I am going to miss my Uncle Tommy so much. I have such wonderful memories though to hold dear...like giving me money for kisses :-). My love goes out to Aunt Kay, Dave, and Pat.
Terri Luttrell
February 19, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bill Daugherty
February 19, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Dave and your family. May God Bless and Keep him always.
Bill Doc Daugherty (EOFOA)
Ronda Pett
February 19, 2008
I work at Diebold and remember Tom fondly. He was a kind soul and I wish to extend my most sincere sympathy to his wife and family!
In Prayer,
-ronda pett.
L R
February 19, 2008
I remember tom always sitting at conter at Bob Evans ording rye toast talking about golf
Tonya Fowler
February 19, 2008
We just want the entire McRoberts family to know we are thinking of them. It has always been very obvious how much he meant to all of you. Love, David & Tonya Fowler
KATHY GEISELMAN
February 19, 2008
TO THE ENTIRE MCROBERTS FAMILY:
KAY AND SONS - DAVE AND I WORKED WITH TOM AT DIEBOLD, INCORPORATED AND THERE WAS NEVER A TIME THAT HE DIDN'T HAVE A SMILE ON HIS FACE.
ALL OF YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
TOM IS NOW COACHING ALL OF US FROM THE HEAVENS.
KATHY GEISELMAN
DAVID HARRISON
Don Bartow
February 19, 2008
Hi Kay, David, and Pat, I just read of Tom's death. Tom meant a lot to me in my ministry. He was the one who inspired me to seek to lead Westminster from a cumbersome committee format to a working task force approach. By the way it looks like our Presbytery is now going in this direction organization wise. So the memory of Tom is very vivid to me.
Mary and I are in South Texas. I was reading the repository on-line and read of Tom's death.
Our prayers are certainly with you. Thanks for all your family has meant to me and Mary. May the Lord sustain and strengthen you in all ways.
Your friends, Pastor Bartow and Mary
Jerry L. Elder Sr.
February 18, 2008
Sympathies to the family.
February 18, 2008
i remember tom as the rye toast man from bob evans
Richard Markley
February 18, 2008
Troop 28 has lost a great leader in Scouting. Tom was my Scoutmaster after my father passed away. We spent many years in Scouting. It was a lost to see Tom passed away. We spent many years in Scouting at Lowell UCC.
Amy
February 18, 2008
To The McRoberts Family,
I had the pleasure of getting to know Mr.McRoberts at Aultman. He truly was a kind man, and a pleasure to take care of.He will be missed, but his spirit won't soon be forgotten! I am glad I had the priviledge to get to know him.
Mary Lou Eicher
February 18, 2008
Dear Kay, Dave, and Pat,
My deepest sympathy during this time of loss for your family. My wonderful memories of our years together as neighbors on Mt. Marie will remain with me forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Mary Lou Eicher
Doris Portmann
February 18, 2008
May you find comfort in memories & knowing there is one more angel in heaven. I lost my husband, Dick, exactly one year ago (2-17-07). I was a classmate of Lincoln 1951. I moved back to Ohio from Florida 3 years ago. The journey you face will be rough, but one so many of us have to do. God Bless You.
Dixie and Glen McCully
February 18, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Paul Mercina
February 18, 2008
I knew Tom during his tenure with Diebold. He was always cordial, professional, and very much respected. Please accept my sympathies to the family for your loss.
Richard, Susan & Rich Acerbi
February 18, 2008
Our thoughts & sympathy are with your family. Tom was a wonderful person & we will miss him very much. We are sorry that we are unable to attend calling hours and the funeral services.
EILEEN HARMON-MYERS
February 18, 2008
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MR. McROBERTS WITH FOND MEMORIES - LOOKING BACK UPON MY CHILDHOOD HIS QUICK SMILE AND GENTLE DEMEANOR IMMEDIATELY ENTER MY THOUGHTS AS I REMEMBER THE MANY WALKS I'D TAKEN DOWN MT. MARIE. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO WILL SURELY GRIEVE THE LOSS OF SUCH A GENTLE SOUL.
Bob Berrodin
February 18, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family of Tom McRoberts. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed.
Sean Fagan
February 18, 2008
I will dearly miss my Uncle Tommy. The thoughts and prayers of Sean, Darcy, Ashlynne, Patrick, and Brendan are extended to Aunt Kay and cousins Dave and Pat.
Jackie Ullman
February 18, 2008
I had the pleasure of working for Tom at Diebold in the Corporate Facilities group. I always remember Tom for his kind heart and his love for his family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
God Bless.
Jackie Zartman
February 18, 2008
I lived with Gene Austin and he died recently. Gene worked with Tom and was always sad to hear about his illness. Gene also liked Tom very much.
Marlyce Parker
February 18, 2008
Tom was the instructor for a water aerobics class I took at Perry H.S. I found him to be a very friendly and likable man! Maybe he just will continue swimming in Heaven!
Jim McWhorter
February 18, 2008
Tom was a long time friend of mine at Diebold, I enjoyed his friendship and his help to me during my career there. My prayers are with his wife and family during this time of grief.
LaVonne Conway
February 18, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was a great person and a wonderful boss.
Ron and Donna DeChellis
February 18, 2008
Dear Kay, Dave and Patrick,
You have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this very difficult time.
May your many good memories bring
you comfort.
DAN SANTARELLI
February 18, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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