Donald K. Roberts, 89, of Boxford and formerly of North Reading for many years, died Thursday, February 16, 2017, in Vero Beach, Florida. He was the husband of Ana Alvarado of Costa Rica and husband of the late Sally Ann (McPartland) Roberts, who died in 1999, after over fifty years of marriage.
Born in Winchester, MA on March 11, 1927, he was the son of the late Harold and Ruth (Elting) Roberts.
Don was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran, he originally tried to enter the Army at age 15. He was a former Chairman of the Board of Selectman in North Reading and served as President of the Board of Trade. Don was a local business owner in town for many years and was a member of the North Reading Masonic Lodge. He was entrepreneur, a private pilot, world traveler, T.V. and Ham Radio Operator and Grand Snapper of International Association of Turtles.
Family members include his loving children, Ruth Zarach of Boxford, Lynne Stone of Alton, NH, Dawn Roberts of North Reading, Keith Roberts of Bedford, NH and Todd Roberts of North Andover; 8 cherished grandchildren, Wendy Zarach Marresse, Dylan Roberts, Alicia Dewey, Shawn Casey, Madeline DeNault, Nicholas, James and Ben Roberts; five great grandchildren, Alma, Jake, Sara, Emily and Brayden; step grandchildren, Elena, Karla and Diego and many loving nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, April 20 from 4 to 7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.
A good public servant the town is yet solvent and standing, those were great years condolence Anton McInerney
Mr. Don Roberts was an amazing man. He was our neighbor in North Reading when I was growing up and The father of my long time friend Dawn . He was a generous, kind man and always made me laugh . I will forever smile when I think of him . He lived a long and interesting life , and shared thee many tales of his world travels. He will surely be missed. My deepest sympathy to his family. Andrea Ouellette Johnston
He was a great Uncle and fun. To cruise with. His dinkster boomster d
Sadly bit the dust. Prayers are with all our family he will be missed alot by us all
I know this is late but my condolences to the Roberts family. The Roberts and Washburn families had been long time friends…I remember him fondly ……you are all in my prayers
Don was a friendly, kind, funny, thoughtful and fun man. I met him decades ago in Rhode Island with his wife Sally. Whenever he was visiting there, our visits were always extra special. We would laugh, enjoy a drink and always engage in a great interesting conversation. I looked forward to our Rhode Island visits when I knew he would be present. The last two years I was fortunate to have shared his company while here in Vero Beach, Florida. We had many talks, a few special drinks and some great nights out on the town with Ruth, myself and Don. He was a social man, a man of honor and a good friend to so many. WHO COULDN’T LOVE DON ROBERTS? We all did! You will be missed Don and always loved and always remembered. We will meet again……..SEE YOU IN HEAVEN!
P.S. I know you are telling a story right now to Saint Peter and Saint Teresa and they are blushing. You are surely missed dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family..I will treasure the fond memories & pictures of special times spent with your dad & family, he was truly a special man. I am lucky to have had the pleasure of meeting such a kind hearted, loving man.