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Roberton;George

January 22, 2012 28 Condolences

Roberton;George

Roberton – George, 94, of  Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 21st ,2012 at Veteran’s Unit, Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg.

Born in Onion Lake, Saskatchewan, he was the son of the late William and Katherine (Phillips) Roberton.

George was a veteran of World War II, serving in the R.C.N.V.R with the Corvette Navy. George also held a career as a fisherman and was known as a “jack of all trades”. He worked until his retirement with Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited in the finishing department and had a love for the outdoors especially enjoying gardening.

He is survived by his son Gary (Dawn) Roberton of Oakhill, Lunenburg County. Daughter-in-law Mary Roberton of Liverpool. Grandchildren Robby Roberton of Halifax, Jimmy Roberton of Liverpool and Shona (Scott) Dauphinee of Liverpool. Great-grandchildren Holly Roberton of Halifax, Kelly and David Dauphinee of Liverpool. Special friends and neighbors Jack and Lynn Conrad of Brooklyn.

He is predeceased by his loving wife Leota June (Kelly), son Leigh, brothers William and Robert and sisters Bernice Lucas, Cassie Wagner, Helen Coates and Gladys Cooke.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 2.00 p.m. in Seaside Cemetery, Brooklyn. Lay Minister Peter Anthony officiating. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to  Mersey Branch #38 Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

 



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  1. Thomas Strickland of Burgeo, nl

    January 22, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Deep symapthy
    Thomas strickland

  2. Philip & Rose Decker

    January 22, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    To Gary & Dawn
    our deep sympathy on the passing of your Dad. I’m sure he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers arer with you at this sad time

    Philip & Rose Decker

  3. Walter & Sherri Miller

    January 22, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Gary and Dawn:
    We are so saddened to hear of George’s passing.He will be greatly missed but always remembered.He was a great man and I so enjoyed my visits to his home.Also to Jack and Lynn on the loss of a very dear friend.Our condolences go out to you all at this time.

  4. Mariyn Whynot

    January 22, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    T0 George’s family-so very sorrry to hear of his passing! my thoughts are with you all at this sad time!!!

  5. Valerie and Donald Inness

    January 22, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Gary and Dawn:
    We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

  6. Rod & Ann Golden

    January 22, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Gary & family: So sorry to hear of George’s passing. I have many fond memories of George coming into Whites Irving when I worked there back in the day. Our thoughts are with you. Rod & Ann

  7. Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp

    January 22, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Gary & Dawn we send our deepest sympathy to you and the family of George. He will always be remembered for the wonderful man he was to know. Memories you have of the time you were able to spend with him will now help you at this time.

  8. Barb Fralic

    January 23, 2012 at 3:51 am

    Gary and Dawn, My thoughts are with the both of you at this sad time. Barb

  9. Judi Maillett

    January 23, 2012 at 4:06 am

    Gary & Dawn.you are in my thoughts & prayers.It never gets easy to lose a parent.With family & friends you will get through this.Thinking of you.Judi

  10. Alethia Keating & family

    January 23, 2012 at 5:21 am

    We was so sorry to hear for George passing away, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.

  11. Janet & Peter Wolfe

    January 23, 2012 at 5:41 am

    My thoughts are with you. And in your thoughts will be many happy memories.

  12. Barbie Vienneau

    January 23, 2012 at 6:11 am

    to Gary and Dawn,
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. my deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family.

  13. Stev DeLong

    January 23, 2012 at 7:16 am

    Gary, I’m so sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. Lots of great memories tend to heal the pain as the days go on. Barb and I will be thinking of you both. Steve D

  14. james hubley and brenda lawrence

    January 23, 2012 at 7:48 am

    sorry to hear about your loss … george will be missed but remembered by all who knew him

  15. Anne & Gordon Peverill

    January 23, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Shona, we were so sorry to hear of your loss.

  16. Dennis & Sherri Harrington

    January 23, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Dear Gary & Dawn,
    So very sorry to hear about your Dad. You have many wonderful
    memories to cherish and share. He will be missed by all who knew him, but never forgotten.We are thinking of you both at this
    sad time. Please send our sincere condolences to all the family.
    Love Dennis & sherri xoxo

  17. Terry&Donna Connolly

    January 23, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    Sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  18. Joe & Gerri Fraelic

    January 24, 2012 at 12:41 am

    thinking of you Gary & Dawn
    George will be remembered

  19. Shirley & Paul Shot

    January 24, 2012 at 5:25 am

    To the Roberton family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  20. Doris Taylor

    January 24, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Gary & Dawn & Family

    So sorry to hear about George he was a great guy .When I went to the house to help him out we always shared a laugh and had some nice chats and card games to.
    Doris Taylor

  21. Jim & Beulah Mitton

    January 24, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    To all the Family,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
    May you chaerish all the happy memories together.
    God Bless

  22. Tracy, Kelcie and Kaelee

    January 24, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    Gary and Dawn, So sorry to hear of Uncle George’s passing. He was truly an amazing man. Always had a kind and gentle word when he talked to you. I remember spending many a day with him and Aunt Leota. I’ve told many stories to the girls about my time at their house. My thoughts and prayers go out to you both. xo

  23. brenda craig

    January 25, 2012 at 10:18 am

    To all of the family .I wish to offer my sincere sympathy to you ..but to the family I know so well,Shona /Mary/ Jim/ Rob.. you are in my thoughts today as you say goodbye to your loved one..God bless.Brenda Craig & family

  24. Sydney Parnell

    January 25, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Gary Roberton and other Roberton family members:

    You have our sincere condolences on the loss of your father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

    Syd & Denise Parnell

  25. Peggy Kelley

    January 25, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.

  26. Gary&Donna Gehue

    January 25, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    Gary,I have realy great memories of your dad when I was younger and spent a lot of time at your parents he was a very kind and soft spoken man, thinking of you in your time of sorrow,Gary,Donna& Kevin

  27. janie langille

    February 7, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    giving my condolences may he rest in peace and god bless his family you are all in my thoughts and prayers

  28. June Benvie Friis

    June 18, 2012 at 4:12 am

    Gary,
    I just read this for the first time.
    I am very sorry for your loss.

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