Laura Roberts, formerly of Kenaston, Sask., passed away at the Davidson Health Centre on Jan. 8, 2011, seven days before her 100th birthday. She was born on Jan. 15, 1911 to Albert and Laura Mills at Spanish River, Ont. She moved with her family to the Kenaston district in 1918.
Laura was predeceased by her husband Jack Roberts in 1964; parents Albert and Laura Mills, brother Hilmer (Bud) Mills and sister Marion Mills.
She is survived by her son Wayne (Marlene) Roberts; four grandchildren Cheryl (Murray) McLellan, Susan (Garry) Haduik, Rod Roberts and Patti (Dale) Firby; eleven great-grandchildren Blair, Derek and Braiden McLellan; David, Kyle (Lindley) and Lynsae Haduik; Jordon and Kaitlynne Roberts; Dayna, Sarah and Cassie Firby; also sister-in-law Mabel Mills; niece Shirley (Dave) Peter and their family at Dartmouth, N.S. The funeral service was held on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 2 p.m. from Kenaston Place, Kenaston, Sask. with Rev. Blair Dixon (Anglican) officiating.
Pianist was Darla Collins, scripture readers were Cheryl McLellan, Susan Haduik and Patti Firby. The tribute was given by Murray McLellan. A special selection, “Amazing Grace” was played by Derek and Braiden McLellan, Laura’s great-grandsons. Other favorite hymns were “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, “Christ Arose” and “Precious Lord Take My Hand”. Ushers were Garry Haduik and
Dale Firby. Attending the register were Muriel Wilson and Lynda Pillipow. Honorary pallbearers were all friends who shared in Laura’s life journey. Active pallbearer was Rod Roberts. Interment will take place at a later date in the family plot, Kenaston Community Cemetery, Kenaston, Sask. Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson, Sask. were in charge of arrangements.