Roberta P. (MacDonald) McFadden, age 90, died Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Winchester Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Roberta was the devoted daughter of the late Jessy & James MacDonald.
Roberta was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada and was one of twelve children. She remained in Antigonish until the age of 27 when she came to the United States. She met her future husband William, in Boston; he was working as a Capital Police Officer. They married in 1958 and settled in Woburn where they raised their family. A very religious person, Roberta attended mass regularly and briefly taught religious education. She loved her family and most enjoyed spending time with her loving grandchildren.
Roberta was the Beloved wife of the late William J. McFadden. Devoted mother of William J. McFadden and his wife Jeanne of Merrimack, NH and Judith A. McFadden of Woburn. Loving grandmother of Lauren, Stephanie and Steven McFadden all of Merrimack, NH. Sister of Jessie Sears, Mary Labrosse, Louis MacDonald all of Canada, and the late Gertrude MacPherson, Teresa DeFrense, Sadye Lonergan, Joseph, William and James MacDonald. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St. WOBURN, Monday, June 23rd at 9:30AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Church, 280 Main St. Woburn at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with the family Monday morning 8:30 to 9:30 AM.
Services will conclude with burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn.