ROBERTS, W. T. “Bill”
Malagash Station

ROBERTS, William Thomas -84, of Malagash Station, passed away July 7, 2016 in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst. Born August 21, 1931, he was a son of the late Arthur & Jessie (Strayhorn) Roberts of Bayhead. Bill spent his entire career as a heavy equipment operator with a specialty in excavators. He began his career in Calgary, moving on to Ontario, and then back to the Maritimes, living in the Halifax area for many years. Known as ‘Backhoe Bill’ he was employed with Whebby’s Construction Ltd., Municipal Contractors of Bedford and retired from Bernie Fancy Construction Ltd., Halifax. After retirement, Bill moved back home, settling in Malagash Station. He had a great love of snowmobiles, 4 wheelers, and the comradery that the trails provided. In recent years Bill could be found having a coffee at the Shell station in Tatamagouche, getting there by one of his many vehicles, telling a story or sharing a laugh with his many friends. Most recently Bill was a resident of High Crest-Springhill Nursing Home, where he made new friends and enjoyed the company of residents and staff. Bill was predeceased by his brothers, Edward (Jessie), Bruce (Mary); brothers-in-law, Reg Hayman and Gordon Toole. He is survived by brother, Scott (Judy) Roberts, Waverley; sister, Thelma Hayman, Bayhead; nieces and nephews. Survivng are his companion, Katherine Shivers, Malagash Station and her sons, Wally (Barb), Dartmouth; Trevor, at home. Visitation will be held from 1- 2 PM Sunday, with Memorial Service to follow at 2 PM in Bayhead Union Church (650 Hwy. 6), with Rev. Morley Bentley officiating. Burial will be in Bayhead Union Cemetery with reception to follow in Bayhead Community Hall. Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Recreation Fund of High Crest-Springhill or the North Shore ATV Club. Arrangements are under the direction of McLaren Funeral Service, Pictou.