John Joseph Roberts
March 4, 1946 - November 3, 2022
Our world stopped today. With saddened hearts, Diane lost her loving husband, Kim & Richard their caring father, Symone & Bryton, their special Papa. Our special angel, Marianne, welcomed John into heaven.
John was born in Tillsonburg on March 4, 1946. The youngest son of Leo & Marguerite (Murphy) Roberts. John grew up on the family tobacco farm on the 12th Concession of Langton. Here he learned many skills to later become a skillful carpenter, millwright and a man who could fix anything. He worked on the farm, American Can, Gourmet Baker & Maidstone/Aryzta.
It was on the family farm where John met the love of his life, Diane. For 52 years they shared a rich and rewarding life together. They were blessed with two daughters, Kimberly & Marianne. Their family grew with the addition of their son-in-law Richard and grandchildren Symone & Bryton. Family was first and foremost to John. They travelled, boated & camped together. He had a zest for life. John was our mentor, our role model, our rock.
John is lovingly remembered by his second mom, Lois, Sister & brother -in-laws Shirley, Marjorie, Gloria, Jane, Richard & Judy.
John is predeceased by his daughter Marianne, his brother Frances, his parents & father-in-law Lloyd.
Relatives & friends are invited to celebrate John’s life at Jeffrey W. Glendinning Funeral Home, 36 Front St. Port Rowan on Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 2-5pm. A service in the Clark Chapel will be conducted on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 11:00am. Internment will take place following the service at Bayview Cemetery, in Port Rowan.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Who Did It Club, Alzheimer’s Society & Simcoe Senior Support. Personal condolences can be posted at www.gffh.ca