Roberta D. Yates, of Duxbury, died on November 29, 2008. She was 85 years old. Mrs. Yates is the wife of the late Richard G. Yates. Mother of Daniel H. Yates of Duxbury, and step mother of Richard G. Yates Jr. of St. Paul, MN, and Jeffrey M. Yates of Alexandria, VA. Sister of Naomi Stein of Lee. Aunt of Barney Stein of W. Stockbridge. Grandmother of Stephen and Rebecca Yates. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd at 1:00 PM at the First Congregational Church, 6 Plympton St. Middleboro. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org To offer condolences please visit www.shepherdfuneralhome.com