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Barbara Robertson
December 01, 2007

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Barbara Robertson - A native of Roxbury and Cape Cod, passed away at the age of 74 after a lengthy illness December 1, 2007. Barb was predeceased by her husband John Robertson also a Roxbury native and former Kodak Executive. Barb moved the family around the country as “Big John” worked his way up the corporate ladder until settling in Rochester, NY, home of Eastman Kodak. Barb was a high profile wife and was very active in the Kodak and Rochester community. She is well remembered for starring roles in numerous musicals and plays and was immortalized in her portrayal of “Maude” on stage. Barb was also notorious for her multiple Christmas parties fueled by her favorite sherry. Barb was a commanding presence and raised her five children Valerie Westcott of Pittsburgh, PA, Roderick A. Robertson of Dedham, Patricia Micciche of Moraga, CA, Stephen Robertson of Lima, NY and Nancy Donnellan of Reading. She was the sister of James Boberg of LA. Barb is also survived by 12 grandchildren. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Thursday at 9 AM. Funeral mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Barb’s memory to the Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843.

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham
456 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
781-326-0500