Adolphus ''Robie'' Roberts

SPRINGFIELD-Adolphus “Robie” Roberts, 86, died on Saturday, February 4, 2012 with his daughters and clergy at his side. He was born on October 14, 1925 in Barbados, West Indies, son of Alfonzo and Maude (Straughn) Roberts. Robie was educated at Roebucks Street School. After school, he joined the British Army. In 1956, he moved to New York and then to Springfield, MA where he met and married Ida Roberts. He was employed by American Airlines as a skycap at Bradley International Airport and remained there for 25 years. Very much an outgoing person, he loved his duties at Bradley and it was very natural for him to enjoy parties, Calypso and Jazz music and dancing. Western movies were a favorite. Robie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ida Roberts; three daughters, Marlene Baksh of Springfield, MA, Junior Reid, of Warrington, PA, and Sonia “June” Restall, of Boston, MA; 6 grandchildren, Carmen, Helena, Taj, Ashley, Steven and Jason; 4 great grandchildren; niece Yvonne Clarke and many other nieces and nephews. Robie also leaves two brothers, Felix Straughn (Naomi) of Springfield, MA and Fredrick Straughn of the United Kingdom. Robie had many friends and family who will miss him very much. The viewing will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:00AM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. The funeral will be at 12NOON with The Reverend Barbara Schenk officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. For directions and expressions of sympathy please visit www.nefcc.net . We love you, Dad. Rest in peace with your heavenly Father until we meet again.