Cyril Collins Roberts – 93, Bass River, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Highland Village, he was a son of the late Burton and Susan (Collins) Roberts.

Cyril worked as a trucker and hauled pulp wood and gravel in his GMC and was also a dispatcher with Department of Highways, from where he retired in 1989. He took great pleasure in farming and raising work horses.

Cyril is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Virginia Mae (Urquhart) Roberts; children, Burton (Linda) Roberts, Economy; Philip Roberts, Saskatoon; Linda (Dean) Rushton, Highland Village; Ross (Anne) Roberts, Debert; Michael Roberts, Portaupique; Grace Roberts, Highland Village; Frank (Patty) Roberts, Highland Village; Paul (Carolyn) Roberts, Highland Village; Roy (Florence) Roberts, Truro; sister, Emily Lane, Highland Village; sister-in-law, Doreen Roberts, Winnipeg; 19 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his grandson, Leslie Rushton; brothers, Sanford Roberts, Charles Roberts, Calvin Roberts.

Special thanks are extended to Bass River Fire Brigade for your care, assistance and help. Private interment will be held in Portaupique Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Cyril’s memory to Palliative Care Unit (CEHHC) or Portaupique Cemetery 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 Cyril’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com