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Obituary for Edward Stephen "Heater" Roberts

Edward Stephen "Heater"  Roberts
Fort Edward

Edward Stephen “Heater” Roberts III, 71, passed away on February, 28, 2017 at Ellis Hospital.

Born in Glens Falls on July 28, 1945, he was the son of the late Edward “Hecky” and Mary Phyllis (Sears) Roberts Jr.

He was a graduate of Fort Edward High School.

Steve married Joyce Smiley on August 24, 1993 at the Idle Hour Club in Fort Edward.

He worked for Decora, Moreau State Park and finally retired from Pleasant Valley Infirmary.

Steve enjoyed fishing, camping, golf, umpiring baseball games, drum corp, and was an avid fan of the Yankees and NY Giants.

Besides his parents, Steve is predeceased by brothers, Timothy David “Iggy Roberts, Richard John “Dickie” Roberts, niece, Kathleen “Beaner” Traver and his beloved dog, Hecky.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 23 years, Joyce Roberts, daughters, Michelle Garrison and husband Mike of Atlanta, GA, and Cindy Plummer of Hudson Falls, grandchildren, Kalen, Madalene, Sam, Steven, and Kristen, siblings, Phillip Roberts and wife Laura of South Glens Falls, Mary Traver and husband Matthew of Fort Edward, and Kathleen Green and husband Steve of Vero Beach, FL, sister in-law, Hope Norman and husband John of Gansevoort, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

At Steve’s request, there will be no calling hours.

Services and Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations can be made St. Jude Children Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway Fort Edward, NY 12828. To leave online condolences or to view Steve’s Book of Memories, please visit www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.

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