Edward C. ROBERTS, Jr.
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Edward C. ROBERTS, Jr.

  • July 21, 1929 - November 3, 2011
  • Gwinn, Michigan
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“I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Ed. I remember him from our days attending Trenary High School. Don Laurila Class of 1946 ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Don Laurila - Indio, CA

“Thinking of your family with much love and sympathy. ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Pam Jancsi Struckel - CO

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I wish we were still in Michigan to be there in person. Scott & Tony ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Scott Hoiem - Phoenix, AZ

“My sincere sympathy at this difficult time. May your memories comfort you and God's love surround you. Nona ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Nona L. Uren - Negaunee, MI

“With Heartfelt Sympathy, In Your Loss There is no way to lessen the sorrow of losing someone so precious to you... ...but please remember ...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Bonita Olsen - Gwinn, MI

“I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He gave the best hugs ever! He will be missed by many! God Bless you...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Avis Ketola - Gwinn, MI

“I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He gave the best hugs ever! He will be missed by many! God Bless you...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Avis Ketola - Gwinn, MI


Edward C. Roberts, Jr., 82, of Gwinn, died Thursday morning, November 3, 2011 at his home, with his family by his side and under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice. He was born July 21, 1929, in Princeton, Michigan, a son of the late Edward C. and Edna (Terrian) Roberts. Edward was a 1947 graduate of Trenary High School. He married the former Edna Pelkie in Gwinn on May 27, 1949 and she survives him. Edward worked for many years as a truck driver for Claremont, making local deliveries and later, Gross Trucking. He was a life member of the Elks, a member of the Teamsters Union and St. Anthony Catholic Church. Edward enjoyed motorcycling, camping, hunting, fishing, square dancing, owning horses, playing guitar and was an avid Detroit Lions and Tigers fan. The greatest joy in Edward's life was his family. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Edna of Gwinn; children, Gary (Cindy) Roberts of Gwinn, Don (Bobby Brown) Roberts of Marquette, Ken (Tami) Roberts of Gwinn, Carol (Duke) Erickson of Gwinn and Marlene (Mike) Griffore of Green Bay, WI; grandchildren, Lori Ann (Eric) Jancsi, Danielle, Dustin (Sam) and Davin Roberts, Deanna (Brian) Demars, Dakota Roberts, Jaime Mullins, Christopher (Lacy) Erickson, Joseph & Rena Erickson, Arianna and Ben Griffore; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tristan, Alysa, Andrew, Alivia, Noah, Lucy, Daena, Anthony, Jordan, Austin, Tristan, Sophie, Alli, Eddie and Jocelyn; brother, Paul (Dolly) Roberts of Escanaba; special nephews and niece, Bob & Jim Cayer and Sis Russell; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Ruth Sikorski, Betty Cayer and Mary Roberts. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 7, 2011 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday in the funeral home with Rev. Leon Jarvis officiating. Interment will be in the Gwinn Cemetery. Memories may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com

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