Stanley Roberts, 70

WARWICK, R.I. – Stanley A. Roberts died Jan. 17. He was the husband of Deborah (Kahn) Roberts for 45 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Harold and Frimette (Silverman) Roberts, he had lived in Warwick for 41 years, previously living in Providence.

He was owner of S. Roberts Specialty Company for 30 years. He was a graduate of Pawtucket West High School, Class of 1965, and a member of its reunion committee. He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association. Stan volunteered as a mentor at SCORE and for Meals on Wheels. He was an active member of Temple Sinai.

He was the father of Rachael Kaplan and her husband, Ben, of Cranston; and David Roberts and his wife, Molly Bremen, of Urbandale, Iowa. He was the brother of Francey Nathan of Warwick; Linda Forman of Lenox, Massachusetts; and the late Michael Roberts. He was the loving Poppy to Madelyn and Henry. He was the son-in-law of Leona Spilka of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was the adored owner of his dog, Abbey.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Norwood, MA 02062, or the Michael S. Roberts Fund, c/o Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence, RI 02906.