Joanne T. McRoberts

Beloved Wife

And Mother

Joanne T. McRoberts, 59, of New Milford, died unexpectedly at her home, October 10. She was the wife of David C. McRoberts. Mrs McRoberts was born July 18, 1951, in the Bronx, a daughter of Therese (D’Onofrio) and Walter Riebling.

In addition to her husband of 24 years, Mrs McRoberts is survived by two daughters, including Meridith Jackson and her husband, Brian, of Sandy Hook; a brother and sister-in-law; three grandchildren; two nephews ; an aunt; and many other cousins in the tri-state area.

She was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy, Bronx, and received a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in New York, in 1973. Mrs McRoberts was employed as a medical office manager and medical secretary in several doctors’ offices in the area for many years. Her favorite pastime was going to the beach.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Francis Xavier Church, New Milford, Friday, October 15, at 1 pm. Burial will be in North Cemetery, Sherman. Calling hours were scheduled in the Colonial Funeral Home, 87 Park Lane Road, New Milford, Thursday evening, from 6 until 9 pm.

Online condolences may be made at HullFuneralService.com. 

The Newtown Bee        October 15, 2010