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William Pirie Roberts

August 18, 2012

ROBERTS, William Pirie – Suddenly at his residence on Saturday, August 18, 2012 in his 77th year.  Beloved husband for 52 years of Elsie Roberts.  Loving father of Cheryl Knieriem (Steve) of Strathroy and Nancy Johnston (Jim) of P.E.I.  Proud Grandpa of Scott, Eric, Mark, Will and Keith.  Sadly missed by his good friend and colleague Lory Moro.  William is predeceased by his parents Scotty (1972) and Lizzy (1991) Roberts.  William was a proud London Police Officer for 29 years.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.  Interment, Oakland Cemetery.  Those wishing to make a donation in memory of William are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. 

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Heartfelt condolences to you Elsie, and the entire family. We are just as heartbroken. May warm memories and the presence of family and friends over the next few days somehow help to ease your sorrow. We have shared many of life's moments, and life's ups and downs...and alot of laughter and good times. May Bill now find Peace. Much love to you all. Lory, Mary Ellen, Serena, Lee Ann, Ethan and Camryn.

~ The Moro Family

Elsie, We are saddened to learn of your loss of Bill, and offer our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. May you have the strength to bear your great sorrow. Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time and always. Bill will be fondly remembered by us. We look forward to hearing from you when things settle down. Love, Judy

~ Judy & Cy Haidinyak

Elsie, sorry to hear about Bill. My thoughts are with you, Cheryl and Nancy.

~ Rick

Elsie, we are so sorry to hear about Bill. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

~ Bill and May McAllister

Sorry to hear about your loss I am sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts and prays are with the family. I always looked up to Bill as a child growing up. He was a good man, a good father and a great role model. Posted by On Wednesday, August 29, 2012

~ Fred Keast (friend)

Sorry to hear about your loss I am sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts and prays are with the family. I always looked up to Bill as a child growing up. He was a good man, a good father and a great role model. Posted by On Wednesday, August 29, 2012

~ Fred Keast (friend)

Sorry to hear about your loss I am sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts and prays are with the family. I always looked up to Bill as a child growing up. He was a good man, a good father and a great role model.

~ Fred Keast (friend)

On behalf of the Master and members of Centennial Lodge #684- I send my condolences to the Family of Bro. William ( Bill ) Roberts. As a Member of our Lodge - he will be missed. A moment of silence will be observed at our next Lodge meeting in his memory.

~ Mark J. Gordon (Secretary - Centennial Lodge)

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