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In memory of
Ronnie Lewis Roberts
May 02, 1947 – September 06, 2021 - 74 years old
It is with a great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronnie Lewis Roberts at the age of 74 in Gaspé, Québec.

Preceded by his parents Burton and Eveline, and his brother Lester. He is survived by Coreen, his three daughters: Christine (Dave), Amanda, and Jennifer (Travis); two grandchildren: Bailey and Brandon; one great-grandchild: Zoë, one sister Rhoda, two brothers: Milton (Theona) and Don; his adoring aunts: Betty and Sally, and so many more family members and precious friends.

At the request of Mr. Roberts, there will be a private burial. A celebration of his life will be announced at a future date.

The professional services have been entrusted to the Valère Fortin Funeral Home in Gaspé, a subdivision of the HG division network awarded Distinction by the Corporation of thanatologists of Québec and BNQ-certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Québec.

HG Division and staff offer their deepest condolences to the family.

As there will be no formal ceremony, the family has prepared a tribute for you in honor of Mr. Roberts.


"Ronnie attended school in Grande Grève and later in Montreal. Afterwards he joined the army reserves where he learned how to build bridges. Throughout his life he was a sailor and a trucker. Over the years he delivered copper, petroleum products, acid concentrate, glass, wood and most recently helped with the environmental land reclamation projects in Forillon National Park, Percé and around the Gaspé Peninsula. His three girls inherited the following qualities that made him special: Christine, her passion for quarter-mile racing and for being absolutely meticulous with details. Amanda clearly, got his looks, and his compassion for others. Jenn, her love of animals and astonishing ability to drive truck.

He loved hunting, fishing, skidooing, four wheeling and had the honour of creating the best memories in the woods with his friends and family. Like his hands, he was larger than life. He put those well-known hands to good use by working hard and leading an abundant life.

His big laugh, incredible dance moves, and constant joking around would light up any room. He was strong yet, had the most soft, generous, deep heart and would give you the shirt off his back, even if it was his very last one. To say that we will all miss him and his big presence in our lives, is an understatement. He was loved and respected by all. He loved his special friends that became part of his family. We will deeply miss what made him our Dad and, your loyal friend."

We would like to sincerely thank the kind staff at the Gaspé Hospital and Martin Lemieux-Fortin with Valère Fortin Funeral Home for their incredible professionalism and walking us gently hand-in-hand through this journey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to L'Association du cancer de l'Est du Québec.

To express your condolences, please click on the link of the Association.
Message from FADOQ Région Gaspésie Îles-de-la-Madeleine September 14, 2021

We here at the Fédération de l’Âge d’or du Québec région Gaspésie – Îles-de-la-Madeleine were truly sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Ronnie Roberts.

Please allow me, on behalf of all of us at the FADOQ GÎM, to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family.

From all of us at the FADOQ GîM, please accept our most sincere condolences.

Message from September 13, 2021

My Condolences

Message from Joyce Roberts September 10, 2021

My deepest sympathy to Coreen and his three Daughters and all the family. He will be missed. Keep your memories close to your heart.

Message from Brad and Janice Syvret September 10, 2021

Deepest sympathies to all of the family...

Message from Peter and Jill Eden September 09, 2021

Our sincere sympathies on the pasting of Ronnie.

Message from Sylvie Lévesque Marco Blanchette September 09, 2021

Les souvenirs resteront toujours. Nous vous offrons nos plus profondes sympathies en ces moments difficiles. Que nos pensées vous accompagnent dans cette épreuve. Bon courage afin de surmonter une si pénible épreuve !

Message from Suzanne et ghislain barriault September 09, 2021

Nos sinceres sympathies de tout coeur avec vous

Message from Sandy and karl hackett September 09, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to all his family. I (karl) will certainly miss him on ski ski this year. Saturday breakfasts at chez Ron’s won’t be the same

Message from Sylvia Boulay & family September 09, 2021

Out deepest sympathies to the family.
He had a wonderful personality.

Message from Joan and Tony Crawford September 09, 2021

Our deepest sympathies to all the family

Message from Geraldyne and irvin September 09, 2021

Ronnie was a great person worked with Irvin trucking he will be missed everywhere pleasant man everywhere we saw him Rip Ronnie our sympathy to family

Message from Bev Dow September 09, 2021

My sympathies to you all ,RIP Ronnie

Message from Brent Jean / Lisa Roberts September 09, 2021

Working with Ronnie trucking over the years he was certainly an amazing man and will be greatly missed, sending our deepest sympathies to the family

Message from Nancy Bourgaize September 09, 2021

My condolences to the family xo

Message from Wannetta Simon September 09, 2021

Ronnie is the kind of person that you cannot forget, his good humour, kind heart, love of laughter, his dance moves will be engraved in my memory always. Rest in peace dear Ronnie, till we meet again.

Message from Donald and Gina September 09, 2021

Our deepest sympathies Coreen and family

RIP Ronnie

Donald and Gina

Message from Dorna & Denis September 09, 2021

My sincere sympathies to all.

To show your sympathy for the death of Ronnie Lewis Roberts, you are invited to choose from the foundations selected by the family.
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