Kenneth Roberts, 92

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. – Kenneth G. Roberts, of East Greenwich, passed peacefully on Oct. 13, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Elaine Katz Roberts, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage.

Born in Willimantic, Connecticut, a son of the late Jack Robbins and Dora Silberger, he had lived in Warwick and East Greenwich for the past 64 years.

Ken served in the United States Marines from 1951-1953. He was a successful self-employed entrepreneur and inventor. His most joyous days were as the former co-founder and owner with his wife, Elaine, of Harbour Galleries, in East Greenwich, where he was able to share his knowledge and skills in fine jewelry.

Wholeheartedly true to his values and beliefs, kind and loving, most precious to Ken were all things associated with his family. He enjoyed the world through his love for photography and was comforted by his annual visits to his favorite place – Nova Scotia. As a man of relatively few words, his remarks will always be remembered by those he touched.

In addition to his wife, Elaine, survivors include three children, Cathy Roberts and her husband, Cam Pierel, of Montville, Maine; Leslie Krumholz and her husband, Harlan Krumholz, of Guilford, Connecticut; and Steven Roberts and his wife, Maryam Roberts, of San Francisco, California; nine grandchildren, Ben Roberts-Pierel and his wife, Tjorven; Alex Roberts-Pierel and his wife, Nina; Justin Roberts-Pierel and his wife, Ellie; Sam Krumholz and his wife, Akana; Rebecca Krumholz and her husband, Matthew; Sarah Krumholz and her husband, Billy; Hannah Krumholz and her soon-to-be-husband, Jeremy; Leila Roberts and Yassi Roberts; and three great-grandchildren, Satsuki Krumholz-Noto, Aaron and Nora Gottesdiener.

Contributions may be made to VNA of Care New England, Attn: Hospice Care, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886.