Geneseo: At age 85, Roberta passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born on August 22, 1938 to the late Robert and Jeanne Dickie. Roberta is predeceased by her daughter Erika Lynne Paul. Survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Roland A. Paul; her children, Alissa de Wit-Paul, Robert Paul, Stephen Paul, Rebecca Paul; and her grandchildren, Audrey de Wit, Rian de Wit, Claire Paul and Katherine Paul.
Roberta will be remembered for her kindness, curiosity, and love of learning. She was a teacher at School 12 in Rochester. Loved history and was a member of the Genesee Country Antique Dealers Assoc., where she organized the annual sale at Nazareth College. Roberta was a member of the Retired Teachers Garden Club and found many wonderful speakers to present to them. She loved music, being an organist and pianist herself, had season tickets to the RPO, Flower City Jazz, and encouraged her family to love music as well. Roberta loved travelling and has travelled to 6 out of 7 of the continents. And finally Roberta loved God and was an active parishioner at Atonement Lutheran Church, and later St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church.
A graveside service was held privately at Temple Hill Cemetery in Geneseo, NY. A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, March 23rd, at 1pm at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 5015 Lakeville Road, Rte 20A, Geneseo, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Genesee Country Antique Dealers Association, Historical Grants, c/o Scott Fine, 170 Heatherstone Ln. Rochester, NY 14618. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
To Roland and family:
We are very saddened to learn of Roberta’s passing. We will miss our conversations, laughs, and witty observations. Roberta was a bright spot in so many lives she will be greatly missed. I will always remember both hers and your generous hospitality when we partied at your home on Conesus Lake for several memorable summer GCADA picnics.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mari and Dave
Roland, Becky and Family…I’m so very sorry for your great loss…Roberta was always such an upbeat interesting lady and such an important part of GCADA…I enjoyed her friendship for many years of doing shows…it was always so much fun talking with her, especially about cattle and poultry!…my sincere sympathy…Ron Colantonio
Dear Roland and Family,
It is with much sadness to learn of Roberta’s passing. We remember her in gratitude for the many blessings and goodwill she brought to our lives. She was a true friend and kindred spirit unlike any other. We were very fond of her and we will miss her presence and her unceasing kindness.
Roland and family members,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Roberta. My contact with her was through antiques. She always had wonderful items, great advice and was good to do business with. She was a pillar of the Genesee Antique Dealers Association and will be missed by so many.