Norwich - Carol J. (Kearney) Roberts, 81, beloved wife of the late George J. Roberts Jr., formerly of Grant Court, died Thursday morning, May 12, 2016, at the home of her daughter Peggy in Stonington.

Born in Norwich, she was the daughter of the late William and Marguerite (Keirans) Kearney. Mrs. Roberts was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy, graduating with the Class of 1952. On Sept. 14, 1957, in Sts. Peter and Paul Church, she was united in marriage to George J. Roberts Jr. who died on July 13, 2009 after 51 years of marriage.

Mrs. Roberts worked for many years in the business department of William W. Backus Hospital. Carol was a member of the Norwich Womens City Club, she volunteered at Backus Hospital in their gift shop and as a transport assistant after her retirement. She was also a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church and was a member of the O-50 and Couples Club there. Carol was a devoted lover of dogs, which she called her babies, including her beloved Shadow, Cliff and Norm, and presently Henry.

Surviving is a daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Roberts, of Stonington, whom she made her home with, and her companion, William Rogers; two sons, Thomas Roberts of Wallingford and his wife, Kerry and James Roberts of Amston and his wife, Debbie; a brother, William T. Kearney of Norwich; a sister, Margaret "Peggy" Montano of Farmington; and five grandchildren, Ryan, Colin, Erin, Jonathan, and Jeremy.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with Carol's family from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, in the Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home, 82 Cliff St., Norwich, where the funeral will assemble at 10 a.m. Tuesday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 181 Elizabeth St., Norwich at 11 a.m. Burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Carol's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 279 New Britain Road, Berlin, CT 06037.

For the memorial guest book please visit www.cummings-gagnefh.com.
Published in The Day on May 14, 2016