Shirley S. Schwartz Roberts

Shirley (Schwartz) Roberts passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, two weeks after celebrating her 89th year. Shirley was a lifelong resident of the Boston area, born in Brookline and graduated from Brookline High School. She and her late husband, Jack M. Roberts, lived in Newton and then moved to the North End - Waterfront in the mid 1960’s. Jack predeceased Shirley in 2002. Shirley will be remembered as a simply wonderful, caring and gracious woman. She had many friends with whom she managed to maintain close and personal relationships. She loved entertaining, and did so frequently, respectfully listening to political views of others while of course offering her opinions. She was a member of the Friendly Living Group at Harbor Towers. Her death creates a vacuum for countless people in the neighborhood and beyond. We will miss her smile, laughter, hearing her new ideas, sharing views on current events or books, or of her many interests. Shirley is survived by her devoted daughter, Louise Roberts Herrick & her husband Doug of Savannah, cherished grandchildren, Seth Kassels & his wife, Stephanie of Wolfboro, NH, and Brett Kassels & his wife Kayla of Boulder, Colorado, as well as three great grandchildren who lit up her life: Noah, Tobin and Sophia. She is also survived by her dear brother and sister in law, Lou & Malissa Roberts,and her nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Nat Levy.

A Memorial Service will be held at Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard Street, Brookline on Sunday, December 8th at 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Shirley and Louise's favorite school in Savannah, GA, the Chatham Academy, www.chathamacademy.com.