Obituary of Harold J. Roberts

Harold (Hal) J. Roberts … S/Sgt. RCMP (Ret.). It is with heavy hearts that the family of Harold (Hal) Roberts announce his unexpected passing on November 21st, 2013 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Hermitage, Newfoundland, on October 14th, 1940, Hal was the eldest son of Elsie and Herman Roberts. Survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Lynn Roberts (nee Joyce), his cherished children Karen (Audun Rogne), Craig (Kelly), Pamela (Neil Griffith) and precious grandchildren Gabriella and Dane Griffith and Kristian Rogne. Survived also by his mother Elsie and sister Madge (Melvin) of Fortune Nfld., brothers Clarence of Thunder Bay and Gordon of Vancouver, pre-deceased by his father Herman and youngest brother Jack. Although he left Hermitage at the age of 19 to join the RCMP, he always held Newfoundland in his heart. He served with distinction in Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, Moose Factory, Sudbury, Kirkland Lake, Ottawa, Halifax, and Regina before settling down in Ottawa until his retirement in May of 1992. Hal was a committed family man and very proud of the accomplishments of all of his children. In retirement Hal and Lynn built their beautiful seaside home in the Bocabec area of New Brunswick where they lived for the past 15 years. He was active in the community as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in St. Andrews Passamaquoddy Branch #8, enjoyed travelling with Lynn and sharing time with his many friends from near and far. A reception to celebrate Hal’s life will be held from 11am to 2pm on Thursday, 28th November, 2013 at the Humphrey’s Funeral Home 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, N.B., E3L 2B2 (506-466-3110). An interment will be held at the RCMP Memorial Section of the Beechwood Cemetary in Ottawa at a date to be announced by the family. Online condolences to the family or donations to the Cardiac Care Unit of the Saint John Regional Hospital can be made at wwwhumphreysfh.com