ROBERTS, Wilfred Stanley

(1914-2007) It is with joy in the memory of his life, that the family announces the passing of our father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend Wilfred Stanley Roberts on Wednesday, February 14, a month short of his 93rd birthday. Wilfred was born in Wentworth County in southern Ontario on March 22, 1914.

Upon graduation from McMaster University in 1934, he entered the teaching profession. He taught on Pelee Island, in Athens Ontario and finally in North Bay where he retired as principal of Chippewa Secondary High School in 1972.

Wilf was predeceased by his wife and partner, Lydia, in 1973. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Marnie, Rick and Jackie and John and Barb as well as 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He will be missed as well by his dear friend Thelma Patterson.


A Private Family Graveside Memorial Service will be held in Millgrove, Ontario in the Spring. A Service will be held in the North Bay Area at a later date. If desired, donations may be made in Wilfred's name to Alzheimer Society of Canada or to the Trinity United Church.


Arrangements entrusted to the Martyn Funeral Home (across from City Hall).