Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home
110 Limerock Street, Rockland, Maine 04841
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March 31, 1944 – September 20, 2016
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Obituary for John William Roberts
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APPLETON – John W. Roberts, 72, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Windward Gardens in Camden.
Born in Portland, March 31, 1944, he was one of six children, the only son, of William and Margaret Davis Roberts. Growing up in Searsport he was a member of the Class of 1962. Leaving the high school early to join the U.S. Navy, John served during Vietnam, stationed off the Coast of Cuba on a ship. He served for over 12 years before being honorably discharged.
Returning to the states, John made his way back to Searsport where he reconnected with an old high school friend, Ethlyn Hamilton. The two were married on May 29, 1976 in Searsport. Together they enjoyed boating, with John always trying teach Ethlyn everything along the way. They took countless car rides, stopping for picnics, and also enjoyed going camping.
John was a hard worker, and patriotic American. For many years he was employed at the Searsport Tank Farm, inspecting the tanks and daily operations there. John also had a special place in his heart for his little dog ‘Bubbles’.
Predeceased by two sisters, Rita Collins, Mina Barry; and a brother-in-law Raymond W. Hamilton, Jr.; John is survived by his wife, Ethlyn Roberts of Appleton; his sisters, Wilma ‘Billie’ Burry of Belfast and Virginia, Rhoda Sufkin of Swanville, Rhonda Altman of Florida; his sisters-in-law and their families, Ramona Sawyer of Stockton Springs, Donna Herrick and her husband Doug of Hancock, Janice Hamilton and her companion Peter Lachance of Brunswick, Suzanne Hamilton-Wuori of Norfolk, VA; two special cousins, Richard Jackson of Searsport, Gary Collins of Searsmont; a special friend Gerald Smith of Huntington, MA; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Roberts will be laid to rest at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2016 at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either, American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Route One, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074; or American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen Street, 2nd Floor, Framingham, MA 01701.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.
Born in Portland, March 31, 1944, he was one of six children, the only son, of William and Margaret Davis Roberts. Growing up in Searsport he was a member of the Class of 1962. Leaving the high school early to join the U.S. Navy, John served during Vietnam, stationed off the Coast of Cuba on a ship. He served for over 12 years before being honorably discharged.
Returning to the states, John made his way back to Searsport where he reconnected with an old high school friend, Ethlyn Hamilton. The two were married on May 29, 1976 in Searsport. Together they enjoyed boating, with John always trying teach Ethlyn everything along the way. They took countless car rides, stopping for picnics, and also enjoyed going camping.
John was a hard worker, and patriotic American. For many years he was employed at the Searsport Tank Farm, inspecting the tanks and daily operations there. John also had a special place in his heart for his little dog ‘Bubbles’.
Predeceased by two sisters, Rita Collins, Mina Barry; and a brother-in-law Raymond W. Hamilton, Jr.; John is survived by his wife, Ethlyn Roberts of Appleton; his sisters, Wilma ‘Billie’ Burry of Belfast and Virginia, Rhoda Sufkin of Swanville, Rhonda Altman of Florida; his sisters-in-law and their families, Ramona Sawyer of Stockton Springs, Donna Herrick and her husband Doug of Hancock, Janice Hamilton and her companion Peter Lachance of Brunswick, Suzanne Hamilton-Wuori of Norfolk, VA; two special cousins, Richard Jackson of Searsport, Gary Collins of Searsmont; a special friend Gerald Smith of Huntington, MA; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Roberts will be laid to rest at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2016 at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either, American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Route One, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074; or American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen Street, 2nd Floor, Framingham, MA 01701.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.
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Location
Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery - MVR
Address
Mt. Vernon Road Augusta, ME 04330
Interment Information
Location
Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery - MVR
Address
Mt. Vernon Road Augusta, ME 04330
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Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home
110 Limerock Street
Rockland ME04841
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