ROBERTS, MELVA ISABELLA (MOORE) (FOSTER) - The death of Melva Roberts, 92, of Quispamsis, wife of Guilford Roberts, and the late Edmund "Ted" Foster, occurred May 31, 2011 at Kings Way Care Centre, Quispamsis. She was born in Long Reach, daughter of the late Walter and Nettie (Drew) Moore of Long Reach, NB. Melva was an active member of St. James' Anglican Church, Long Reach and an active member of Moss Glen Branch 62, Royal Canadian Legion serving as president of the Ladies Auxiliary for several years. Besides her husband, Guilford Roberts, she is survived by one son, Walter Foster of Oakville, ON; seven grandchildren, Jonathan, Carolyn, Susan, Catharine and Craig of NB, Andrea and Jennifer of ON; eight great grandchildren; one brother, William "Bill" Moore of Toronto; several nieces and nephews. Melva was predeceased by one son John "Jack" Foster and two sisters Doris Piers and Marion Ripley.
By Melva's request there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at St. James' Anglican Church in Long Reach at 2:00pm, Saturday, July 16th, 2011. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. A reception in the Frances Smith Memorial Hall will follow the committal service. In lieu of flowers donations to St. James Building Fund will be greatly appreciated by the family. The arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Home, (506) 832-5541, Hampton. Memorials to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated. Online memorials and condolences can be made at: www.reidsfh.com