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2014
David Roberts Obituary
UXBRIDGE - David P. Roberts, 74 of N. Uxbridge died Mon. June 23 at home surrounded by his loving family and wife of 42 years Linda A. (Brusa) Roberts. He is survived by his 5 children; Shannon Sweeney and son-in-law David Sweeney, Patrick Roberts and his fiance' Lindsay , John Roberts and his wife Patricia , Cindy Brochu and her husband Jeff, Lee Roberts ; his sister-in-law Diane Roberts ; 3 siblings, John Roberts and his wife Nancy, Kathleen Mulcahy and her husband James, and Marion Keaney; 6 grandchildren, Preston, Jaimy, Timothy, Kristopher, John and Matthew; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and beloved Brody and Guinness. He was predeceased by a daughter, Kim Roberts and a brother Daniel Roberts. Born in Worcester, MA on Aug. 14, 1939 he was the son of Patrick J. and Mary (Doyle) Roberts and lived in Whitinsville for 25 years before moving to Uxbridge 15 years ago.
He was a graduate of the former Worcester Boys Trade and Fitchburg State College. David worked as an appliance repair and refrigeration instructor for Assabet Valley High School in Marlboro for 23 years. He was a WWII history buff and served in the National Guard. He enjoyed traveling with family in his motorhome. He will be fondly remembered as playing Santa for many years.
His funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Sat., June 28 at Good Shepherd Church, 121 Linwood St., Linwood. There are no calling hours. To leave a condolence message for the family, please visit http://www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com/
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Memories and Condolences
for David Roberts
Peggy Harrington-Stienstra
June 29, 2014
Linda,Pat,Shannon,and family
I was so sad to learn of Dave's passing. He was a wonderful neighbor and such a loving, good man. I was always so happy to see you out and about after I moved away. Dave had a way of making me feel very special each time he saw me. Linda...you were amazing with him. I pray for continued comfort and peace for all of you.
Lots of love,
Joe Yacino
June 28, 2014
Linda, Our sympathy to you and your family. A fitting eulogy given by the priest at the Mass today. Enjoyed knowing and working with Dave.
Joe (and Sandy)
June 28, 2014
Linda, I hope you know my thoughts and prayers are with you always. Dave will be sorely missed by so many, but the memories we share will endure forever.
Take care. Kip Watson/RMV Milford
June 27, 2014
Deareat Linda
So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My prayers are with you and the family.
Marilyn Adams
Arthur Balthazar
June 27, 2014
Linda,
My condolences to you and your family.I worked with Dave at assbet.He will surely be missed.
Vivian Peluso
June 27, 2014
Linda, I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. It has been quite a while since we worked together in Cardiology but I want you to know that I have thought of you often. You and your family and your dear Dave are in my prayers.
June 27, 2014
Sorry for your loss Lee. R Stafford
June 26, 2014
Dave you will be missed. Your boyhood
friend Joey McRae. Walked together to
Boys' Trade for school. At electrical
profession;the best.
Anna Mae and Jimmy Grout
June 26, 2014
To Linda and Family. We are so sorry about Dave and remember him well as u were awesome neighbors. Jimmy and him use to love to sit out in the yard with the doggies and talk for hours. I wish we could be there but as u know we don't live in Mass. anymore. Dave will be in our prayers. Linda u take care. love Anna Mae n Jimmy Grout your neighbors in Douglas. hugs
June 26, 2014
Linda, I am so sorry for the loss of David. He's in GOD's hands now.
Our Prayer's and thoughts our with you and your family. Love Claire and Chuck
Going to church c1963
Larry McRae
June 26, 2014
Thanks for being there when I was growing up Uncle Dave, you'll be missed. Your nephew, Larry
June 25, 2014
Dear Lee,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing.
Debbie Harmon
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