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Honoring and Remembering: The Rev. William (Bill) T. Roberts

December 3, 2024

The Rev. William (Bill) T. Roberts
December 7, 1945 – November 30, 2024

The Rev. William (Bill) T. Roberts passed away on Saturday, November 30 with his wife, Alicia at his side.

Bill was Mayor of Walled Lake before he was ordained in the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan in 2010. He served for many years as a trustee of our diocese. A week before he died, Bill called the bishop and asked with sadness, if he might resign as secretary.

A memorial service for The Rev. William T. Roberts will be held on Saturday, December 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 4800 Woodward Ave in Detroit. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Clergy are invited to vest in cassock & surplice, with a tippet or white stole.

Link to obituary: Obituary information for The Rev. William T. Roberts

May the souls of the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry
11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan


Friday, December 6

Lynch & Sons Funeral Home – Walled Lake

340 North Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake, MI 48390

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Visitation

Saturday, December 7

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul

4800 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48201

10:00 a.m. – Visitation
11:00 a.m. – Memorial Service with Holy Eucharist
Reception following service.

Clergy are invited to vest in cassock & surplice, with a tippet or white stole.