William "Rusty" M. Roberts III
May 14, 1940 - February 27, 2010
Beloved Father Brother and Friend
Foxborough – William “Rusty” M. Roberts, III, age 69, died Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the West Roxbury VA Hospital. He was the son of the late William M. Roberts, Jr. and Justine (Riebe) and Robert Tobis.
Bill was born on May 14, 1940 in Bridgeport , CT. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. A talented artist and photographer, he was the owner/operator of Studio One in Seattle, a design and advertising agency. He enjoyed watching his son, Billy, play football and lacrosse for Foxborough High School and he was a sports photographer for the teams. He also enjoyed motorcycling, boating and woodworking. Bill loved spending time with his children.
Bill was a member of St. Alban’s Lodge A.F. & A.M. in Foxborough. He was also a member of the Aleppo Shriner’s of Wilmington, Scottish Rite of south east MA and was a member of the B.O.E. of Wareham . Bill was a devoted father, brother and friend.
Beloved father of William “Billy” M. Roberts, IV, of Foxborough, Justine Burch, Jennifer Cagle and Karrie Roberts, all of Lake Stevens, WA and the late Tony Roberts. Loving brother of Justine and her husband Harvey Redak of Chester , CT and the late Lynda Lyon. Brother in law of David Lyon of Essex , CT. Former husband of Cate Roberts of Foxborough. Devoted grandfather of ten and great grandfather of three. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Information
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, March 5 at 11 am at the Bethany Congregational Church, 3 Rock Hill Street , Foxborough. For additional information please contact 508 543-5471. To light a special candle in Bill’s memory please visit the funeral home web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com.
Donations Information
In lieu of flowers donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital, c/o Aleppo Temple , 99 Fordham Road , Wilmington , MA 01887 .
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