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1947
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2025
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Lawrence Roberts Obituary
The family will receive relatives and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street, Niantic. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of The Day.
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Thaddaeus May
May 3, 2025
Thinking of you all.
Ken Coomes
April 29, 2025
My condolences. Had him for English at ELHS. Great teacher, great sense of humor.
Gregg Mastriforte
April 28, 2025
Coach Roberts was my football coach at Kingwood. He was a great guy with wonderful sense of humor. We both drove MGBs and we both said we need one day a week to fix all the little things that would go wrong. Between us we had one working car ! May God Bless you Larry !
Tom Deedy
April 27, 2025
It took a fellow Waterford Lancer to rescue the Connecticut College Men's Lacrosse program in its incubator stages, years 1 - 3, when coach Jim Courtney had passed away in a terrible tragedy. Coach Larry was a fun guy to play for. You knew he'd been there, survived the hits, and played out the plays. When I saw Coach Larry at our recent 50th anniversary of the first men's lacrosse team at Conn College, I got to personally thank Coach for support as a playwright, ballplayer, and human being. I feel the warmth of that handshake now. Have a good and well-earned rest, old friend, and thank-you for everything.
Mark Christensen, East Lyme
April 27, 2025
Larry Roberts was a great teacher, who encouraged students to be the best they could be. His class was fun, mixed with dedicated work. He also was able to effectively teach and encourage students who had a wide range of abilities. He had a life well lived and made a positive difference in many lives. As a former student, I remember him fondly, and I extend my condolences to his family.
Tom Redden
April 26, 2025
Larry was one of a kind human being. I had him as a teacher, and later on was a fellow colleague and teacher at K-O. His effervescent personality included a remarkable sense of humor, a beautiful comedic quality, a deep and abiding commitment to and faith in his students over the years, and a profound love and caring for family and friends. What a privilege to know Larry. Love to Debbie and his entire family. Tommy Redden
Martha Roberts Hester
April 26, 2025
Larry, you were always a great big brother, and I´ll always love and miss you! Your sister
Lee Finley
April 25, 2025
Larry was my English teacher and football coach at Kingswood. His sense of humor and scholarship will leave a lasting impression on me. What a wonderful person
Randy Collins
April 24, 2025
I remember Larry fondly from when we worked together when I was in Waterford. He was a caring man and a consummate educator. He will be missed. My prayers are with the family.
Peg Herzberg
April 23, 2025
I have enjoyed being in Larry´s company for several years. He was a wonderful educator and a friend I´ve enjoyed being in company with over the years.
He will be greatly missed by many. My sincerest sympathy to his wife Deb and family.
Dave Fairman
April 23, 2025
Rest in Peace Larry
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