Irene Smith Roberson

Irene Smith Roberson, 93, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Robert Roberson, entered into eternal rest on May 15, 2018. Irene was born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late George L. Smith and Louise White Smith. Her father George remarried after the untimely death of her mother Louie. Irene, her sister Norma, and brother Richard were raised by their loving step-mother, Ida Smith.    

Irene attended Roger Ludlow High School, class of 1943. She was a dedicated employee of BIC for many years. She was a member of the Milford Senior Center and also worked there part time. She also worked for Penny Pinchers for Milford Hospital. She will be dearly missed by her family.

Irene is survived by her children, Susan, Ronald, and R. Patrick (Ellen) Roberson; grandchildren, Shane, Kelly, R. Patrick, Jr., and Matthew; and her nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her daughter, Laura Chaney; granddaughter, Erin Roberson; grandson, Joshua Roberson; siblings, Norma Miller and Richard Smith; and nephew, Jeffery Smith.

A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford. Interment will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Ave., Milford. Friends and family may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Milford Senior Center and mailed to Janice M. Jackson, Executive Director, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, Milford, CT. 06460.

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