Roberta was born on October 1st, 1946 to James and Gertrude Lovell in the town of Calmer and grew up in the town of Lamaline, Newfoundland. After moving from Newfoundland to Toronto courageously with her two daughters to begin a new life, she settled downtown persevering through her circumstances with great integrity.
Roberta always prioritized her family over all other things. Choosing to work within the home to enable her to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and gardener, and loved music, nature, travelling out of the city, fishing, and card games. Above all else, she loved God, praising Him and listening to classic hymns often.
As a mother, grandmother, sister and friend she shared the best and most generous parts of herself, giving selflessly on countless occasions to ensure that those around her felt safe, loved and cared for.
Roberta is predeceased by her parents; James and Gertrude Lovell, sister Mary and husband Bud, brother Edgar, brother Wayne and wife Caroline and brother-in-law Carl Sheppard. She is survived by her two daughters; Darlene and Debbie, 4 grandchildren; Tameika, Dexter, Kurtis, and Leyah and great granddaughter; Saumya, Brother Leslie ( and Susie), sister Florence, sister Shirley (and Charles) and sister-in-law Daphne as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended and honorary family and friends.
A visitation for Roberta will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Giffen-Mack & Trull Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (2570 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C1L3) followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM before cremation.
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