Christine C. Roberts

Christine Caroll (Enger) Roberts, 82, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was born December 7, 1928, to the late Christine Alice (Murdock) and William Theodore Enger in Cleveland, Ohio.

Christine was an avid horsewoman, competing in English Pleasure classes for several years. She married Ralph Richard Roberts, April 26, 1950 in Cleveland. Following Ralph’s retirement from Travelers, they traveled frequently. She enjoyed genealogy and researching the Enger name, traveling to Norway as a part of her research. Christine was devoted to animals and had several special dogs throughout her life. She enjoyed playing bridge and taught her children and grandchildren many card games during family vacations. She will be missed by her family and her many friends.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph; her sons, Peter (Shirley), Ralph (Leticia), and David (Ellen); six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Cathryn Patterson and Magdaline Harris.

Memorial service to be held Saturday, October 15th, at 11:00 a.m. at Gilead Congregational Church, 672 Gilead St., Hebron, CT, with a light lunch following.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gilead Congregational Church, 672 Gilead St., Hebron, CT.