Roberta Alice
Blaikie – 79, Truro,
passed away peacefully, with her loving husband at her side, on Sunday
evening, April 3, 2016, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.
Born in Bible Hill, she was a daughter of the late John and Susan
(Barteaux) Burch.
Roberta is survived by her husband, Richard Blaikie; son,
Kerry (Darlene) Blaikie, Mahone Bay; daughters, Debra Dorse, Pictou;
Pamela "Pam" (Kirk) Saint, Truro; grandchildren,
Tanya Boomer (Basil Baker), Jason Boomer (Jennifer Daley), Joseph
Boomer (Kim Adams), Ashley Saint, Zachary Saint; several great
grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Langille, Barrie, Ontario; Ethel
(Edward) MacSwain, Bible Hill; numerous nieces and nephews. Along with
her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Charlotte (William)
Bell, Marjorie Blackie-Stevens; brother, Kenneth Burch; son-in-law,
Nick Dorse.
Graveside service will be held at a later date in Bible Hill
Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Roberta’s memory to a
charity of choice are welcomed. Arrangements have been entrusted to
Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Roberta’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A
Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com