It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Thomas John Roberts, to cancer at his home on Thursday, January 16, 2025 – one month before his 68th birthday.
Tom is survived by his siblings; Margaret Marian Lee, James & Ruth Roberts, Catherine & Kevin Cullen, Linda & Dave Smith and 14 nieces & nephews, 13 great-nieces & nephews and 3 great-great-nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents Edward & Helen (Essery) Roberts and his brother-in-law Guy Lee.
Tom was incredibly gifted with creating working mechanical inventions such as a miniature cannon and several steam engines. He had the ability to repair any mechanical object no matter how complex. He enjoyed working in the garden, hiking and biking. Tom won the “Top Technical Student” award at South Huron District High School in 1975.
There will be a private celebration of life at a later date.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or your favourite charity.
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Peter and Janis Bisback
Dear Marian Margaret, sending loving prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Dwayne Coolman
We are saddened to hear of Toms passing. He was a great neighbor to my mother.Condolences to the Roberts family .
Fred & Michelle Hern & Family
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Tom was a very helpful neighbour and he will be missed.
Wilma and Derrick
Deepest sympathy to the Robert’s family for the loss of Tom. I have many memories of riding the school bus with Tom and his siblings. Rest in Peace Tom.
Wilma ( Dalrymple) Misner
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Margaret Marian and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Rick and Colleen Vandewalle
Extending our heartfelt sympathies to the Roberts family on the loss of their brother Tom.
Rick, Colleen & family
Brian & Helen Oldfield
Sincere condolences to the Roberts family at this sad and difficult time of loss. May you find comfort in fond memories.
Wilma and Derrick
Very saddened to read of Tom’s passing and condolences to his family. I remember riding the school bus with Tom and his siblings. He was a sweet shy little guy with a cute smile. Rest in peace Tommy.
Wilma (Dalrymple) Misner
Ken and Jannette Stoll
With deepest sympathy to all the families and our thoughts and prayers are with you
Janet & John
Janet Kinsman Bilcke
Margaret Lee & family,
Our sincere condolences to you at this sad time. Sending thoughts & prayers to you all.
Lu Keelan
My condolences to all of Thomas’s Family. I have been delivering his medication to him the past few years and enjoyed his stories of fixing and rebuilding things around his house. He sure fought a tough battle. Lu from Guardian Drug Store.
Ron & Kathy Ward
Marian, so sorry to read about your brother Tom’s passing. Thinking of all the family at this difficult time.
Lisa Topp
Condolences to the family. Losing a sibling is never easy.
Sue Riley
Sending deepest condolences in the passing of Tom. Memories as a Chiselhurst neighbour.
Jerry , Linda & Craig Traquair
Condolences to the Roberts family from former neighbours. We are sorry for your loss.
Lori Baker
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Our sympathies to the entire Robert’s family at this time.
Cathie (Sim) Alexander
My sincere condolences to the Roberts family. I went to public school and rode the same bus with Tom and he was a very nice, shy guy. My thoughts are with you.
Tony Mattucci
We were saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. He was kind, hardworking and we will always remember him fondly as our neighbour over the years. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Tony and Lenore Mattucci
Kathy Kirk
Dear Kate and Wink
Sorry for your loss.
Helen McKellar
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Robert’s families on the passing of your dear brother Thomas.Hold on to all the great memories you will have,Take one day at a time