Roberta passed away Wednesday evening, April 13, 2016 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by her loving family. She was 86 years of age. Roberta is the daughter of the late John R. and Mary (Davis) Graham. Lifelong resident of Everett, Roberta attended Everett Public Schools and graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1947. After high school, Roberta became a mother of two, caring for her home and for her family. She also worked outside of the home, dedicating over 35 years as a secretary and a medical transcriptionist at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett. Roberta was an active and devoted member of the First Congregational Church in Chelsea for 81 years. Over the years, Roberta was a Church Officer, the secretary, the soloist and organist, she was a member of the choir and she volunteered countless hours at Church dinners and functions. Roberta was a late member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ruth Chapter O.E.S #37 in Everett. During her retirement, she enjoyed playing the piano, knitting, crocheting and being around her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and her extended family at the First Congregational Church.

Roberta is the beloved mother of William J. Pellerin and his wife Karen of Kingston, NH, Gail A. Paradiso of Everett. She is the sister of the late Kathleen Graham and Eileen McTague. Roberta is also lovingly survived by 4 grandchildren, Robyn Mahoney and her husband Dave of NH, Jennifer Vega and her husband Oscar of Everett, Graham Pellerin and his wife Samantha of NH, Diana Paradiso of Everett and 6 great grandchildren, Rico Vega, Jason Mahoney, Colin Mahoney, Santino Vega, Nathan Mahoney, Adeline Mahoney.