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Eugene Roberts Obituary
Mr. Eugene Roberts, a lifetime resident of Port Jervis, NY, died Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Bon Secours Community Hospital with his family by his side. He was 94.
He was born September 8, 1913 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Henry and the late Frances Horton Roberts. He married Catherine Ross 71 years ago on June 12, 1936 at Drew United Methodist Church in Port Jervis, NY.
Eugene worked for Gillinder Brothers Glass Factory for 43 years as a Presser and helped form Local 522 American Flint and Glass Workers Union in Port Jervis.
He was a member of Drew United Methodist Church in Port Jervis. He was a life member of the Port Jervis Elk's Lodge #645, B.P.O.E.
Eugene formerly served on the Port Jervis Democratic Committee and was a former member of the Tri-state Hose Co. #6.
A family statement reads: "Dad's life was a life well lived. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother."
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Roberts, at home; three sons: Richard K. Roberts and his wife, Michele of Port Jervis, NY, Michael E. Roberts and his wife, Paula of Port Jervis, NY, and Henry R. Roberts of Matthews, NC; daughter-in-law, Sheila Roberts of Reno, NV; daughter, Marlene Horan and her husband, Rex of Port Jervis, NY; brother, William Roberts and his wife, Beverly of Matamoras, PA; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Alfred Roberts, and sister, Betty Hobson.
Friends may call at Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis, on Tuesday, April 1, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with Elk's Service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 2, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Drew United Methodist Church, PO Box 1015, Port Jervis, NY 12771.
Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home. For information, directions or to send a condolence, please visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com or call 845-856-5191.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Roberts
Frank Adams
April 4, 2008
Dear Dick and Family, my condolences. A lot of good memories to carry on.
megan roberts
April 3, 2008
SENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO EVERYONE IN THE LOSS OF A WONDERFUL HUSBAND, FATHER & GRANDFATHER.WILL BE SADLY MISSED.LOVE MEGAN ROBERTS, SCOTT.SKYLAR AND
JAIDA HARDING.
Missy Brantley
April 2, 2008
Our thoughts prayers, and much love to this wonderful family who lost a great man.
Eric Roberts
April 2, 2008
I'm sorry to hear that my dad's grandpa has died. He was always nice to me when I visited him. I hope everyone feels better soon.
Brian Lewis
April 1, 2008
Dear Dick and family,
My deepest condolences. Please forgive me for not being able to pay my respects, I have jury duty this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Barbara and Bill Sutton
March 31, 2008
Dear Dick, Shelly and family,
Our sincere condolences to you on the passing of your father. God Bless you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Ronald and Deborah Harriott
March 31, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Loretta Gilbert Vaber
March 31, 2008
Dear Marlene and Dick;
It's a sad time when a dear one leaves us, yet your Dad has gone on to place of peace. Memories are so important and they keep us going. God Bless and Keep you and your families.
Paula Fink Apgar
March 31, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Kay and the entire family.
SHEILA ROBERTS
March 31, 2008
DEAR CATHERINE, MARLENE,HANK DICK & MIKE.
SENDING MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO EVERYONE ON THE LOSS OF A DEAR HUSBAND AND FATHER.HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN EVERYONES HEARTS AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.LOVE TO EVERYONE. SHEILA ROBERTS
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