Obituary for James Roberts
Roberts, James "Jim" (1943 - 2021)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim Roberts on January 23rd, 2021, days shy of his 78th birthday.
Broken-hearted are Evelyn Knupfer, Nick Knupfer, Gus & Carol Protopapas, Jennifer Stephens, Paul McCarthy, Ann McCarthy, and Jeanette & Norman Marshall.
Predeceased are his father: James Roberts Sr and his mother: Ruth Divelbiss (Nashville, Tenn).
Jim had a zest for life, evidenced in all his talents, from making engines purr, to reviving pastures into golf fairways, to playing piano in his later years, as if he had been playing all his life. An outdoorsman, a lover of nature, a fisherman.
Most of all, to being a supportive and caring man, with boundless energy and curiosity.
Jim leaves behind many wonderful friends, especially ones he met when he moved to Lavigne to enjoy his retirement years in this beautiful part of the world. They admired the courage and determination with which he lived everyday.
His friends also saw his love and admiration for his best friend and soul mate, his partner in adventure and goof off days and the love of his life. A woman he respected too much to marry and who was always by his side.
There remains a luscious kaleidoscope of shared moments, shared sights, shared meals, engaged discussions, laughter, some sadness, but always so alive.
Do not weep for me, I do not sleep,
• I am a thousand winds that blow
• I am the diamond glints in the snow
• I am the sunlight on luscious yards of grass
• I am the gentle autumn’s rain
• I am the soft stars that shine at night
Remember me and smile.
Donations to the West Nipissing General Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
C’est avec regret que la famille annonce son décès le 23 janvier, 2021, quelques jours avant son 78ième anniversaire.
Il laisse dans le deuil Evelyn Knupfer, Nick Knupfer, Gus et Carol Protopapas, Jennifer Stephens, Paul McCarthy, Ann McCarthy, ainsi que Jeanette et Norman Marshall.
Prédécédé par ses parents James Roberts Sr et Ruth Divelbiss (Nashville, Tenn).
Jim avait une joie de vivre, et des talents incroyables. Il pouvait travailler les moteurs, transformé un champ en terrain de golf, et jouer du piano comme si c’était seconde nature. Mordu du plein air et de la nature, il aimait pêcher.
Mais surtout, il était un homme dévoué, avec de l’énergie sans fin et une curiosité infinie.
Il laisse également plusieurs amis, surtout ceux de Lavigne d’où il a passé ses anneés de retraite. Ils se souviendront de sa détermination et son courage face à sa vie quotidienne.
Ses amis ont aussi vu l’amour qu’il avait pour sa partenaire et les aventures qu’ils ont eu. La femme dont il respectera trop pour marier mais qui sera, pour toujours, à ces côtés.
Il restera que de beaux souvenirs de moments partagés, de repas, de discussions et de sourrires.
Que vos témoignages de condoléances se tradiuisent en dons au Fondation de l'Hôpital Général de Nipissing Ouest.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim Roberts on January 23rd, 2021, days shy of his 78th birthday.
Broken-hearted are Evelyn Knupfer, Nick Knupfer, Gus & Carol Protopapas, Jennifer Stephens, Paul McCarthy, Ann McCarthy, and Jeanette & Norman Marshall.
Predeceased are his father: James Roberts Sr and his mother: Ruth Divelbiss (Nashville, Tenn).
Jim had a zest for life, evidenced in all his talents, from making engines purr, to reviving pastures into golf fairways, to playing piano in his later years, as if he had been playing all his life. An outdoorsman, a lover of nature, a fisherman.
Most of all, to being a supportive and caring man, with boundless energy and curiosity.
Jim leaves behind many wonderful friends, especially ones he met when he moved to Lavigne to enjoy his retirement years in this beautiful part of the world. They admired the courage and determination with which he lived everyday.
His friends also saw his love and admiration for his best friend and soul mate, his partner in adventure and goof off days and the love of his life. A woman he respected too much to marry and who was always by his side.
There remains a luscious kaleidoscope of shared moments, shared sights, shared meals, engaged discussions, laughter, some sadness, but always so alive.
Do not weep for me, I do not sleep,
• I am a thousand winds that blow
• I am the diamond glints in the snow
• I am the sunlight on luscious yards of grass
• I am the gentle autumn’s rain
• I am the soft stars that shine at night
Remember me and smile.
Donations to the West Nipissing General Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
C’est avec regret que la famille annonce son décès le 23 janvier, 2021, quelques jours avant son 78ième anniversaire.
Il laisse dans le deuil Evelyn Knupfer, Nick Knupfer, Gus et Carol Protopapas, Jennifer Stephens, Paul McCarthy, Ann McCarthy, ainsi que Jeanette et Norman Marshall.
Prédécédé par ses parents James Roberts Sr et Ruth Divelbiss (Nashville, Tenn).
Jim avait une joie de vivre, et des talents incroyables. Il pouvait travailler les moteurs, transformé un champ en terrain de golf, et jouer du piano comme si c’était seconde nature. Mordu du plein air et de la nature, il aimait pêcher.
Mais surtout, il était un homme dévoué, avec de l’énergie sans fin et une curiosité infinie.
Il laisse également plusieurs amis, surtout ceux de Lavigne d’où il a passé ses anneés de retraite. Ils se souviendront de sa détermination et son courage face à sa vie quotidienne.
Ses amis ont aussi vu l’amour qu’il avait pour sa partenaire et les aventures qu’ils ont eu. La femme dont il respectera trop pour marier mais qui sera, pour toujours, à ces côtés.
Il restera que de beaux souvenirs de moments partagés, de repas, de discussions et de sourrires.
Que vos témoignages de condoléances se tradiuisent en dons au Fondation de l'Hôpital Général de Nipissing Ouest.