Gerard R. Roberts

BARRE – Gerard R. Roberts, 72, of Ladd Street passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

Born June 23, 1949, in Holyoke, MA, he was the son of Raymond and Dorothy (Reynolds) Roberts.  He attended local schools and he moved to Vermont in the early 1990's.

Gerard was employed in the Maintenance Department at the Vermont State Hospital until his retirement in 2009.

On March 17, 2009, he married Carol Ann Christie in Waterbury.  Following their marriage, they made their home in Moretown.

In his spare time, Gerard enjoyed working on mechanical equipment and in particular computers.

Survivors include his wife Carol Ann Christie-Roberts; his children Kimberly Arruda, Gerard Roberts, Jr., and Michael Roberts; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his sister Linda Medina; his stepchildren Ronald Christie and Peggy Lord; as well as four step grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings Edward, Raymond, and Marie Roberts.

The graveside service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the Wilson Cemetery in Lower Websterville.  There are no calling hours.