Donald Roberts, Sr.

1932-2017 Donald B. Roberts, Sr., 84 of Concord Twp., Glen Mills, PA, died Sunday March 19, 2017 in the Taylor Hospice, Ridley Park, PA Born in Folcroft, PA, he was the son of the late Jesse and the late Jean (O'Neil) Roberts. Don was a resident of Glen Mills for the past 56 years. He was very interested in his community and served on many boards in Concord Twp. He was a member of the Zoning Hearing Board and was Concord Township’s first zoning officer, chairman and member of the Concord Board of Supervisors, started the Township newsletter and was chairman of the Delaware County 2nd class Townships. In 1993 he was named the Concord Press man of the year. Don was also on the board of the Rachel Kohl Library For many years, Don was an active member of Parkside United Methodist Church, until its closing. Recently he attended the Elam United Methodist Church. He loved going to his cottage on Elk River where he enjoyed crabbing and spending time with his family. Predeceased by his brothers Thomas, Lewis and his twin David W. Roberts, Sr. Survived by his wife: Virginia (Rothwell) Roberts., one daughter: Susan Roberts of Jarrettsville, MD and one son: Donald B. Roberts, Jr. of Chester Heights, PA two brothers: Jesse Roberts of Glenolden, PA and John Roberts of CA, Grandchildren, Michael And Jennifer Memorial service will be held Thursday March 23,2017 at 11:00 am at Elam United Methodist Church, 1073 Smithbridge Rd, Glen Mills Friends may call Thursday from 10-11:00 AM at Elam United Methodist Church Inurnment will follow at Edgewood Memorial Gardens In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to Charity of donor's choice Arrangements Kevin M. Lyons Funeral Service, Glenolden, PA On line condolences and memories may be placed on www.lyonsfs.com