Burton "Bert" Harold Roberts

Passed away at the Dalhousie Nursing Home on July 28, 2016 at the age of 94, Mr. Burton "Bert" Roberts of Dalhousie, husband of Cora (Furlotte) Roberts. . Bert was the son of Margaret and Ernest Roberts.

Burt is survived by 3 Sisters; Eileen, June and Mary, 3 Daughters; Alma, Juanita and Heather, 5 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Bert served in Canada, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe with the North Shore Regiment. Returned to civilian life on demobilization with the rank of CQMS (Company Quarter Master Sergeant)

He was a long standing member with the Dalhousie Lions Club as well as the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #17

Bert’s civilian career with the N.B.I.P. Pulp & Paper Mill spanned 41 years when he returned from overseas in 1946 until he retired at the age of 62 in 1983

Bert enjoyed any activities involving the outdoors especially hunting, fishing and camping with friends and family

A funeral service will be held at Maher’s Funeral Chapel in Dalhousie, 421 Victoria St., Dalhousie, Wednesday at 10:00 am.

Visitation at the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 and Wednesday morning from 8:45 until time of service.

Legion members of Dalhousie, branch # 17 and all members of the Royal Canadian Legion are asked to meet at Maher’s Funeral Home on Tuesday evening at 7:30pm for a Legion Service.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Maher’s Funeral Home, Dalhousie.

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