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Roberta Marie
Sedgwick

April 22, 1935 – November 29, 2016

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Obituary for Roberta Marie Sedgwick

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UNION – Roberta M. Sedgwick, 81, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday, November 29, 2016.

Born in Thomaston, April 22, 1935, Roberta was the daughter of Kenneth and Sylvia Taylor Olsen. Moving with her family at a young age to St. George, Roberta graduated from high school there.

Following graduation, she married her soul-mate and best friend, Thaxter Sedgwick, on September 10, 1959. While Thaxter was deployed to Germany, Roberta remained home, later to join him at their next station in Massachusetts. Here they welcomed their first daughter, Debi.

In the mid 1960’s, the family followed Thaxter’s career to Kansas where they were blessed with the birth of their second daughter, Tammy. In 1973 they purchased their home in Union. Together they made their life there until Thaxter’s passing in 2013.

A devoted wife and mother, Roberta loved her family more than anything. She kept busy tending the many beautiful flower gardens surrounding her home. She was a very talented crafter, and loved putting together large jig-saw puzzles. She often glued the puzzles together to display or give as gifts.

One of Roberta’s favorite pastimes was her annual trip to the Cozy Cove Cabins in Jackman with her sister and daughters. Even with her failing health, Roberta was looking forward to a trip this spring.
Roberta had a special place in her heart for all animals, especially her ‘fur baby’ her dog, Kasey.

Predeceased by her husband in 2013; and a brother Ronald Olsen; Roberta is survived by her daughters, Debi Sedgwick and Tammy Moshier both of Warren; three grandchildren, Patrick Dare and his companion Brittany Lailer, Danielle Moshier, Anne Marie Sedgwick; her great-grandchildren Bailee, Ryker, and Hazel Dare; two nieces whom Roberta thought of as grandchildren, Amber Thibodeau, Tonya Thibodeau; her siblings, Clifton ‘Frank’ Olsen and his wife Joyce of Warren, Irene Thibodeau and her husband Theron of Friendship, Beverly Tyler and her husband Glidden of Wiscasset, Linwood Olsen and his wife Brenda of Friendship; a sister-in-law Irene Olsen of Brunswick; as well as many niece and nephews.

A graveside celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Achorn Cemetery, Rockland. The Reverend Wayne Sawyer will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. box 10310, Portland, Maine 04104.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.

Service Information

When
Tuesday December 6, 2016 11:00am
Location
Achorn Cemetery
Address
Old County Road
Rockland, ME 04841

Interment Information

Location
Achorn Cemetery
Address
Old County Road
Rockland, ME 04841
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