Patricia C. Roberts
March 16, 1932 ~ May 11, 2016
SOUTH PORTLAND Patricia C. Roberts, 84, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Maine Medical Center. Born in Portland on March 16, 1932, Patsy was the daughter of the late Dick and Delia (Nee) ODonnell. She graduated from Cathedral High School. Patsy married Philip A. Roberts on October 21, 1961. Together, they shared nearly 50 years of marriage until his death in 1999. Patsy was very proud of her Irish Heritage. She loved Irish music and golf. For a number of years, she worked at Century Tire. Together with her husband, she was the owner/bookkeeper of Broadway Gardens, the family business. She could always be seen helping customers and cleaning geraniums. Patricia was a communicant of Holy Cross Church. In addition to her parents and husband, Patricia was predeceased by her son Richard Roberts; brother, Rev. Richard ODonnell; and very close cousins who were raised as siblings, Mary Costigan, Rev. Daniel Nee, Edward Nee and Mona Nee. She is survived by her son, Philip R. Roberts and wife Lisa of South Portland; close cousin, Thomas Nee; numerous sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws on her husbands side, many nieces, nephews and extended family members including the Saraceno Family. Phil and Lisa would like to thank the staff at the Cedars, Bellavita at Scarborough, and Maine Medical Center for the compassionate care they gave to Patricia. Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, May 16 from 4-8PM at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 17 at 10:15AM followed by an 11AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Rd., South Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Patsys memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Sister of the Precious Blood, 166 State Street, Portland, Maine 04101.
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My heart goes out to you during this time. Know that we are remembering you and honoring your mother’s memory. Sending my love and prayers.Love Aunt Connie
– Connie Muia
Pat was a wonderful, kind woman. I only knew her briefly but she touched my heart and will be fondly remembered.
– Amanda Walden
My condolences to the Roberts family.
– BRIAN CROSS
I was very sad to hear of Pat’s passing. I have loved her since I was a little kid picking berries at the fields.She was always so kind and lived her faith in words and actions. I had a chance to walk with hera while back and we chatted for a bit. What a wonderful woman.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
– teri (aspiras) feely
For the Roberts family,I was so sorry to see pat has passed away. I will keep prayers for your family. So sorry for your loss.Kristen Tully
– Kristen tully
To the Roberts familyI was sad to hear about your moms passing. You are all in my thoughts. Lurene Munro Remington
– Lurene Munro Remington
I grew up living right across the street from the Robert’s family home on Cleveland street. Although I didn’t necessary realize it during that time as a growing kid, Pat and the whole family were a beacon of light to me and our neighborhood. As a kid, Pat had given me an opportunity to work many hours on the farm and at the Broadway Garden Greenhouses. The biggest memories I have of Pat is certainly the hard worker she was, the love I saw she had for her family and the compassion she had towards me and others. As a kid growing up and the many sleepovers, I certainly felt loved being around Pat. Her legacy lives on in her wonderful son Philip she raised, who I have very fond memories of growing up with. My condolences to Philip, his wife and the extended Robert’s family.Rick Aspiras
– Rick Aspiras
Sorry so late…traveling, so, sadly, missed the service. I have known Pat since our precious sons started Holy Cross together and became good friends. We used to laugh at how we were the oldest parents! Pat was a hard worker, strong woman, a loving mother, a devoted Catholic, a kind person with a beautiful soul. Our thought are with her family…she will be missed.
– Linda Carville
When I think of Aunt Pat, I think of pure Irish true and through.”Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”May the memory of her love dampen your heartache.Maria
– Maria Muia
Sending heartfelt condolences to the Roberts family during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of cleaning geraniums and stuffing Christmas fir baskets alongside Patsy. I will always remember her little acts of kindness (like hot cocoa on a chilly day) and her quick wit and sense of humor. <3
- Amanda Fickett
Roger and I were unable to make the wake due to work commitments. We’re so sorry we missed it. We send our prayers to you Phil and Lisa, your Family and the Broadway Gardens Family.She was a hot ticket. I had the pleasure of also knowing her from her visits to City Hall in years past. A great lady , who will be missed.
– Sue and Roger Borelli
To the Roberts family,I was so sorry to see that pat had passed away. she was a lovely lady. I will miss her at church and Broadway gardens.Kristen tully
– kristen tully