Horace Dana Roberts

BAILEYVILLE – Horace Dana Roberts, 61, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 8, 2012. Hoppy was born to Dana and Juanita (Nason) Roberts on March 29, 1951 in Machias. He grew up in Northfield and moved to Baileyville in 1975 where he soon after met Eve Ring; Hoppy and Eve were married on October 4, 1986 in Baileyville. Together they enjoyed so many things especially being outdoors, kayaking, canoeing, riding four wheelers and most of all riding his Harley. Hoppy could have been called a professional putterer, he was always landscaping and working around the house. He was also an equipment operator at Baileyville Public Works for over 34 years after spending some time with Georgia Pacific in the woods division. In addition to his parents, Hoppy was predeceased by a brother, Daniel Roberts. Survivors include his wife, Eve (Ring) Roberts; sister, Martha and her husband Robert Quick II of FL; brothers, Thurman Roberts and his special friend, Karen Lark of Baileyville and Martin Roberts of Boothbay Harbor; two nieces Natalie and Lindsay Roberts and two nephews Robert Quick III and Nathan Roberts; he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. In keeping with Hoppy’s wishes there will be no funeral services. Arrangements are in the care of Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.