(11/02/12) Robert L. Roberts, 79, of Lane 6, Coventry, RI, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012 at home. Born in Warwick, RI, he was the husband of Louise (Ferreira) Roberts and the son of the late Joseph and Isabelle (Talbot) Roberts.
Robert was a machine mechanic for Engineered Yarns and Composite Wire and Machinery, Inc. until retiring in 2011. He was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War and a Boy Scout leader for several troops.
Besides his wife he is survived by two sons; Neal P. Roberts and Robert L. Roberts, II, two daughters; Rose M. Swanson and Susan Roberts/Riel, three sisters; Virginia Benoit, Ann Swan and Joan Muttart, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by five brothers; Arthur, Richard, William, Edward and Joseph Roberts and two sisters; Margaret Vars and Ruth Jolly.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 8:00 PM in the Gorton-Menard Funeral Home and Crematory, 721 Washington Street, Coventry, RI. Calling hours are prior from 5:00-8:00 PM. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence RI 02904 or the Disabled American Veterans, Local Chapter, 1 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908.
For online condolences please visit www.gortonmenardfuneralhome.com.
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