Roberta H. Johnson Tremper, 91, of Lake Placid, FL and Wallingford, CT passed away Saturday, December 24th, 2011 in FL. Born in North Haven on December 28, 1919; daughter of the late Robert and Mollie Cahill Johnson. Roberta was a graduate of the University of Minnesota. She had worked as a Dental Hygienist and joined the Navy WAVES during World War II. She was the wife of the late Claude S. Tremper. She and husband Claude were the owners of Fairview Farm of Wallingford. She was a longtime member of St. Monica’s Church, Northford. Mother of Mary Ellen Julian and her life partner Douglas Van Dolen of Wallingford; Beverly Tremper Prager and her husband Richard of Simsbury; David M. Tremper of Wallingford & Lake Placid, FL and the late Claudia M. Tremper. Grandmother of Sarah Prager and her wife Elizabeth; Alexandra Prager and her fiancé Alex Scalfano. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by siblings Robert Johnson and Dorothy Wange.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Monica Church, 1331 Middletown Avenue, Northford on Friday at 10:30 am to attend a mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal services immediately following in Northford Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the Smile Train Foundation.
Mel, Bev, Rich, and David,
Our deepest sympathy during this tough time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Roberta was a wonderful friend and will be missed. We are here for you if you need anything.
Aunt Bobbie has been one of the strongest influences in my life. I cherish the visits we made to the farm, as a child, and then later when I lived in New York City. Going out to the garden in back of the farmhouse to pick fresh vegetables for the meal, listening to those little nuggets of wisdom she passed on so gently, then sitting around the table with the Tremper family, enjoying the meal, always topped off with freshly baked pies and ice cream. What fond memories! All my love to Mel, Bev, and Dave.
Dear Bev and Rich,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Wow, Bev, your mom was really something! Born in 1919 and graduated from college! A WWII Wave! Now I know where you get your pizzazz from! Rex and I wish you many happy memories of family times as you reflect upon your mother’s life.
Peace, Light, Love,
Joan
Dear Mel, my condolences to you and your family. May the warm memories of your mom always put a smile on your face.
Dear Mel, Bev and Dave,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Judy and Arieh
Hi Bev and Rich,
So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I hope your family will be able to spend time together to begin the healing. Nothing heals like the hugs of family and friends!
Mel, Bev & Dave,
Anyone who knew your Mom was blessed, some of us more so because she was our ‘Aunt Bobbie’. My fond memories of her beauty brings a smile to my face as I remember her and I hope the same for each of you. All my love to you,
Pam
Your mother was a lovely lady. She will be greatly missed. We are sure you will be able to take great comfort from the many happy memories you have shared with her.
Dear Bev, Rich, Sarah and Alex,
Rex and Joan said it best: I’ll just add my condolences to their wise and thoughtful comments. Bev, your Mom was certainly an extraordinary woman who lived a long and meaningful life. That doesn’t make it any easier to lose her, I know. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Priscilla
What a beautiful picture this is of your mom. She was a lovely, lovely lady- inside and out. Her gentle soul was so remarkable. I never heard a mean word from her. Oh to have that gift! You have been blessed to have had her in your lives for so long!
Love to you all,
Holly, Jim, Daniel, Reid and Bryn
Dear Bev,
I am sorry for the loss and hope that the holidays hold warm and fond memories of your mother even as you go through the grieving process. Sending peace filled wishes and blessings to you.
Fondly,
Martha