Ralph Richard Roberts

Ralph Richard Roberts was born on July 9, 1927 in Lakewood, Ohio and passed away April 3, 2012 in Manchester, CT. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 12th, at 4:00 p.m. at the Gilead Congregational Church in Hebron, CT.

Ralph grew up in Ohio and served in the Marine Corps, receiving an Honorable Discharge in September of 1946. In April, 1950, he married Christine Catherine Enger, and together they raised three sons.

Ralph worked for most of his career in management for Travelers Insurance, first in Ohio, then in Hartford, CT. After his retirement in the mid-1980’s, he enjoyed many activities with the Travelers Men’s Club, serving as its President for a time. He and Christine traveled frequently, staying in Elderhostels and visiting children and grandchildren. Ralph also delighted in supporting Christine’s passion for horseback riding, caring for the horses on their property in Hebron and accompanying Christine to local horse shows.

Both Ralph and Christine enjoyed entertaining friends, with many of these occasions planned around sporting events. One of their favorites was their annual Kentucky Derby party. Always quick with a smile, Ralph was appreciated for his good nature by his many friends.

Ralph is survived by his sons Peter (Shirley) of Dallas, TX; Ralph (Leticia) of Phoenix, AZ; and David (Ellen) of Apex, NC; and six grandchildren – Shelby, Christopher, Ralph, Richard, Arlene, and Peter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine, in September, 2011.

The family gives special thanks and acknowledgment to the wonderful staff at Manchester Manor and Elder Care Consulting for their caring attention and kindness to Ralph.