Patrick Thomas Hugh Roberts

January 8, 2021

Patrick Thomas Hugh Roberts July 31, 1951 - Jan 8, 2021 We are sad to announce the death of Patrick Roberts. he is survived by two daughters, Maddie (JD), and Vanessa (Kenyon), three sons, Michael , Patrick and Martin (Solataire), seven grandchildren and four "step-grands". He is also survived by five sisters, Madge(Moe), Rachel (Brian) , Angela , Tara (Brad), and Meredith (Patrick), and four brothers, David (Carol Ann), Martin , John, and Robert (Lisa) and Bob, his step-Dad. He had a great many nieces, nephews and cousins. Patrick was a chosen son, by love, not by birth of Betty (Raven) Jackson. He was predeceased by his father, Hugh Patrick O'Reilly Roberts, his mother, Theresa Cecelia B. (nee O'Neill), and by Patricia Roberts (nee Woods), his step-Mom. Patrick had an enormous family, but still managed to be unique and often spent time alone. He was not always an easy person to get close to, but he was never dull. He loved adventure and excitement, which showed even in the games he chose to play. How MANY times he sent me invitations to Mafia Wars! He had many online friends and offered to help them whenever he was able. He was a champion of misfit and handicapped animals, though he did not let everyone see that. His brother, Martin, was one of his very dearest friends, and he would call him, just to chat, or leave him a voicemail to make sure that Martin knew he was loved. Often he would tell stories that he would (greatly!) embellish for dramatic effect, and sometimes just to see if he would be believed. He loved to laugh. His charismatic smile charmed many. I remember arguing with him when we were kids (I was a rather bossy big sister), and most times he would follow my lead, not because he believed it was the right way, necessarily, but because he did not want me to be sad or upset with him. Prankster jokes, rolling down hills, bike riding, kyaking, sledding over daredevil drops, laughing, being there for each other....all high points of memory. Growing up changes us all, of course, and sometimes those things get lost. I will treasure all the good times. Our brother Rob says "Siblings are not always physically near, but still hold love for each other. My big brother will now and forever be in my thoughts and my heart." Patrick loved cars, motorcycles and boats. It gave him joy to be able to bring them back to beauty, and to make them GO! He tried his hand at writing, painting and even carving. He loved music and I remember many times sitting, listening to him "plunk away". It was a source of pride for him, as a young man, to belong to the Black Watch. He truly enjoyed all the fuss and ceremony. Petawawa was where he served time in the armed Forces, for the most part....and in the Rockies he was a "mountain man". As I mentioned....he was never dull. Patrick gave us a most wonderful legacy. ALL, every one of his kids is a treasure, They are intelligent, warm, loving, kind and accepting in a world where that is all too often difficult to find. I am thankful to Patrick for them, and to their mothers, for the amazing people they have become. From Maddie comes this wish for Patrick. "I want to wish you peace. I hope that you can look down with pride and a smile at Vanessa, Michael, Patrick, Martin and myself knowing that you brought the five of us together, and for making us a part of the beautiful extended family we now have with amazing aunts, uncles and cousins for which I am forever grateful. I hope that allows you to rest in peace and provides great comfort." In spite of his faults, Patrick loved his children, each of them, and I am certain that he looks down with joy and pride in them and their children. They are wonderful siblings, and wonderful parents. Michael, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there, and for doing all you have done and are doing. I know this is hard, but you have never wavered. I will miss my younger brother; there will always be a special place in my heart for him. It is my great hope that our Gram, Dad and Mom will all meet him with love and forgiveness in all of them. - Madge