Passed away unexpectedly at home on March 10, 2021 at the age of 79. Steve was born in Glasgow Scotland October 22, 1941. He is predeceased by his parents Stephen and Ellen (O’Reilly) Roberts. He is survived by his loving wife Marilee (Harding) and beloved father of Kristin and Rebecca . He was a devoted grandfather to John (Alisha), Mackenzie, Thomas, Sébastien and Magali. He is survived by brothers Bill (Barbara) and Jim (Denise) Roberts. Stephen proudly served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 36 years and retired as a WO. He was an avid curler and enjoyed alpine skiing. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Ave.) on Friday, March 19 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the National Military Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, in-person attendance is limited to 50 guests. The service will also be live streamed. Mandatory pre-registration for those wishing to attend in-person or to view the live stream is available at www.beechwoodottawa.ca. (see above) In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Orléans Branch 632 or the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre Foundation are appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Lillian Kellar/Gail Fitzpatrick
Donna and Wilson Brown
We met Steve and his wonderful family 40 years ago, and can’t describe the feelings we had after hearing the news of his death. We will always remember Steve as a kind, gentle person with a dry, yet funny sense of humour. His memory will be in our hearts forever. Our love and thoughts go out to Marilee, Kristin, and Rebecca.
Yvon and Liliane DeGuire
Our deepest sympathy to the families
especially Rebecca, Thomas, Sébastien
and Magali.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Lissa Côté
Mes sympathies à la famille. My deepest condolences.
Pat Matthews
I was sorry to read of your Dad's passing, Kristen. May the memories you have of happy days spent with him help to ease your pain. All the best........
Daniel et Diane Roy
Nos plus sincères condoléances à Rebecca et la famille Roberts. Nos pensées et nos prières sont avec vous. Our most sincere condolences to Rebecca and the Roberts family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frederick Smith
Lois and I want to extend our condolences to the family. I will always remember Steve as my first and best friend.
Ron and Dorothy Hatton
Thinking of you at this time of great sadness, it was our pleasure to have met you both. May your memories bring you comfort.
Henry and Theresa Brown
Sending our deepest sympathy to Marilee and family.
Blair and Phyllis Buchanan
Sending our heartfelt condolences to Marilee and family. May your memories of Steve bring you comfort.
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Steve, are you thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family as this time. Love always, Lillian and Gail.