Marlaine M. Roberts
1959 - 2015
Marlaine M. Roberts
Service Information
Service Date
Tuesday June 16, 2015
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Surrounded by her loving family, Marlaine Margaret Roberts, 55, died peacefully in her home on Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Born and raised in Dalhousie Junction, New Brunswick, Marlaine moved to Fredericton to attend the University of New Brunswick where she received her Bachelor of Education in 1982. She took great pride in teaching and spent most of her career as a facilitator at the University of New Brunswick’s English Language Programme.  She had a passion for theatre and ballroom dancing; performing in several Theatre Fredericton productions and spending weekends taking ballroom dance classes.  She was an active member of the Holy Family Parish where she served on the Pastoral Council as Religion Education Coordinator for numerous years.

Marlaine’s life was centered around her family. She drew her loved ones together through her joy of cooking and entertaining and ensured all occasions and achievements were celebrated. She valued her family above all else and instilled in her children the importance of staying connected.

She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Guitard, daughter Sarah (Raju) of Hong Kong, sons Eammon (Rebecca) of Halifax and Liam of Fredericton, sisters Moira (Lawrence MacKay), Diana (Tim Kilfoil) and Marcia (John Toulman), all her nieces and nephews, great-niece and nephews, and many close friends.  She was predeceased by her parents, Sarah and Thomas Roberts and her sister Lynn (Richard Calhoon).

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Oncology Center at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Saint John Regional Hospital and the Fredericton Extra Mural Program for their care, guidance and compassion.  A special thank you is extended to Dr. Anand Irrinki, Dr. Deborah Gowan, Dr. Jennifer Gillis-Doyle, Dr. Ghadeer Anan, Dr. Amber Swan and Dr. Holly Anne Campbell and Pam Sampson. The family greatly appreciates the continuous support and kindnesses of family and friends for their thoughts, cards and gifts. It was this support system that made it possible for Marlaine to remain in her home with her family until the end.

No visitation by family request. A memorial mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1500 Hanwell Road, Fredericton on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Monte Peters as celebrant. A reception will immediately follow the service.   

The family would appreciate in lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations be directed to Hospice Fredericton or a charity of the donor’s choice. Bishop’s Funeral Home (458-1885) has been has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Marlaine M. Roberts