Catherine A. Roberts, 86, of New Haven, died peacefully on March 6, 2019, at CT Hospice in Branford.
Catherine was born on Oct. 14, 1932, in Camden, S.C. to the late Frederick Berry Drakeford and Julia Gladys Lawhorn Drakeford. Catherine worked many jobs throughout her lifetime including Majestic Laundry, Electric Boat, Sargent Manufacturing Co., St. John’s Healthcare and Orange Healthcare to name a few.
Catherine is survived by her daughters, Grace Vaughn, Linda (Robert) Lee, and Helen Roberts; and a host of relatives and friends.
A celebration of her life will take place Monday at 11 a.m. at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call Monday at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be at Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford, CT, 06405.
The family would like to thank Dr. Renu Bazaaz-Kapoor, Masonic Care Home Hospice (Hope RN), Yale-New Haven Hospital and CT Hospice for their efforts, care, and dedication to Catherine in her final months. To leave a message of comfort for the Roberts family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com.
