Sydney George Roberts

Sydney George Roberts obituary

Sydney George Roberts

Sydney Roberts Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from May 22 to May 23, 2018.
Sydney George Roberts passed away surrounded by his loving family

at the age of 89 on May 12th, 2018 in Coquitlam, British Columbia.

Syd is survived by his second wife of 21 years, Mildred Roberts,

daughter Pauline Schiller (Mark), son Peter Roberts (Jenn),

grandchildren Brian (Jackie) Schiller, Ben Schiller (Jill), Katelin Schiller (Brandon),

brothers Tommy (Martha), Drew (Lily) and sister Peggy,

stepsons Tommy (Jackie & Tyler) and Glenn (Dawn).

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Roberts in 1990.

Sydney was born on February 11th, 1929 in Belfast, Northern Ireland

to parents Sydney G Roberts and Margaret (Proctor) Roberts.

He moved his young family from Belfast to Burnaby, BC in 1957 and became a Canadian citizen in 1967 out of love and appreciation for his adopted country.

Syd was a great family man, husband and loving father who touched many lives with his kindness, compassion and generosity. An honorable, steadfast, loyal and true friend to many.

He was always proud of his Irish heritage and was a socially active man who was deeply involved in many fraternal and charitable organizations, most notably his lifelong affiliation with the Free Masons where he progressed through many stations including Worshipful Master in both the Grand and Masonic Lodges. Syd had a long and remarkable career that began in his youth as an apprentice machinist at Short and Harlands in Belfast and included positions in insurance, industrial sales and as a certified diving guide and charter operator. He concluded his working career back in the aircraft maintenance industry, where he was a proud member and Shop Steward with the International Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace workers.

Syd was a wonderful singer and consummate entertainer, mastering both the guitar and bagpipes. He brought great joy to family and friends through his music. He was active at all levels with the Scouts in Ireland and Canada, loved camping, scuba diving and holidays in Hawai'i.

The family would like to thank the staff at Eagleridge Manor for their care of Sydney and support offered to his family and friends.

All are welcome to attend a celebration of Syd's life scheduled for Friday May 25th at St Johns Apostle Anglican Church, 2206 St. Johns Street, Port Moody at 11:00 am with a reception to follow.

The Rev. Stephanie Shepard will officiate.

No flowers please, should you choose, donations can be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

We who wait and mourn for you

with love shall yet abide;

to know you go but we will meet

upon the other side

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June 17, 2018

Peter Roberts posted to the memorial.

May 22, 2018

Grace Martin posted to the memorial.

May 22, 2018

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Peter Roberts

June 17, 2018

Happy Father's Day, dad. The first without you came so fast. Hope you had a good view of the wedding and hope you're enjoying watching the men in short pants kicking the round ball. Missing you every day, but miss our Sunday visits the most.

Grace Martin

May 22, 2018

Deepest sympathy to all at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you.
Darren, Grace & family xx

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