Roberta Rowe Branford, Connecticut Obituary

Roberta Rowe

Roberta (Bert) Rowe died peacefully at her home (Anthology of Simsbury) on May 16, 2022. Roberta was born in the Bronx, NY on May 26, 1928 to Olga Cook Smith and Robert David Smith. She was predeceased by her ex-husband, Robert Allenby Rowe whom she met while they were students at the University of Rhode Island. Roberta lived in Branford for 65 years. She raised her four children; Elizabeth (Betsy), Shiela, David (April) and James (Janet) in Branford. All the children still live in Connecticut. Roberta was blessed with 11 grandchildren who she loved unconditionally and enjoyed being a central part of their lives. They are Peter (Melissa), Sarah (Nicholas), Rebecca, Hannah, Jonathan, Leah, Katelin, Andrew, Madeline, Daniel and Thomas. Roberta also enjoyed spending time the past few years with her great-grandchildren; Sophie, Sebastian, Noah and Isla. Bert loved her life in Branford and was active in many church, sports and community programs. She used her education as a dietician to help start the Branford Food Council. She was the second grade Sunday School teacher at Trinity Church for years. She touched the lives of many people at church with the grace of her Lay Healing Ministry. Roberta also enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, reading, walking, bike riding and gardening. Roberta especially enjoyed the many hours she and the family spent at Branford Point and the Indian Point Club in Stony Creek. Funeral services are under the care of W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, May 19 at 10 am at Trinity Episcopal Church, Branford. Burial in Branford Center Cemetery will follow the funeral service. Friends can visit with the family at the church between the funeral service and the burial.
May 26, 1928 - May 16, 202205/26/192805/16/2022
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Tim Crimmins
May 18, 2022
Betsy, Sheila, David and Jimmy - so sorry to hear the news about Mom's passing. What a cool lady! Used to love to chat with her on Wildwood about ......anything really. Such a great lady and a great neighbor. I won't be able to attend her services tomorrow, as I need... Continue Reading
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Betsy Pepe
May 18, 2022
I love Bert. We met when I started babysitting (all wonderful children). She would have me prepare skillet spaghetti. She is a stong Christian woman who invited me to Tres Dias . She became involved with the healing ministry and continued for years at weekly services... Continue Reading