Obituary of Elizabeth F. Roberts

Elizabeth F. Roberts, 82, of Lakewood, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.  Born and raised in Trenton, she moved to New Monmouth before retiring to Appomattox, VA, then settled to Lakewood in 2013.  Elizabeth was a teacher at Leonardo Elementary School in Middletown Township, retiring in 1995.  She was a church organist for over 30 years and served in many church ministries.  In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoyed knitting, cross stitching and reading.  She will be truly missed by her family and friends.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 60 years, John C. Roberts of Lakewood; children, Betty Cardinale and her husband, Carl of South Carolina, and John D. Roberts and his wife, Lori of Farmingdale; and grandchildren, Samantha, Patricia and her husband Devin, Cate, Jacquelyn, and Anthony.

Visitation will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Monday, September 25, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend her 10:00 AM funeral service at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.  Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery, Middletown.  For information, directions, or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.