"Tony my deepest condolences to you and your family on your losses may the angels meet her and look over your family Jerry Transue"
In loving memory of
Roberta Chester
November 18, 1948 - September 9, 2022
Roberta (Angel) Chester (Gram, GG), 73, of Newport, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, in Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was survived by her husband Anthony D. Chester of 57 years.
Born in Newport, Roberta was the daughter of the late Elbert Shelton and Mary Frances (Chilcott) Angel.
Besides her husband Anthony, she leaves behind her daughters, June Migliori and her husband Richard of Newport, and Christine Mason and her husband Jake of Tiverton.
Roberta is also survived by her brother Edward Angel and his wife Joan of Portsmouth as well as 7 Grandchildren Crystal, Brittany, Joshua, Allen, Amanda, Alissa and Bethany, 6 Great Grandchildren: Skylar, Hayden, Brantley, Ethan, Wyatt and Braelyn, 4 step Grand Children: Mykaila, Derek, Dakota and Autumn and 1 step Great Grandchild: Jason.
She was the sister of the late Elbert Angel, Peter Angel and Ann Angel Hanos.
Roberta leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins that she loved dearly as well as many close friends that she considered family.
She was native Newporter who's jobs usually involved helping others. When she wasn't working, she always had room at her kitchen table to sit, chat and give the best advice.
Roberta was the most thoughtful, loving woman who took everyone in with welcoming arms. She'll be forever remembered as a caring woman with a beautiful soul.
She's our Angel and will be greatly missed.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 12:00pm-3:30pm. If you are close to Roberta and would like to share a memory: 3:30pm-4:00pm.
Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
Donation in her memory may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England
Tributes
"Tony, June and Christine I don't know if what I wrote was posted. I am in Alaska. I won't be able to attend services. I sure hope you received all of my tribute. I will be thinking of you all. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. There will be another beautiful soul as Robert Terry Hayes"
"Your mom was a sweetheart. RIP Prayers to the family "
"Such a sweet soul. Rest easy. Thoughts and prayers to June,the Chester and Angel families. ?"
"Long time friends like Roberta are a gift in life, and will continue to be a beautiful collections of memories in the future. Our love and prayers to Tony and family. "
"Tony, so sorry you are going through such a sad time.. She was a class act.. Nursie"
"June and Christine, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Your Mom always welcome us kids into her home and would sit at the kitchen table with us and talk to us about anything. I miss seeing her at the store we would always stop and talk for a while to catch up. She will be missed. Michele Hayward "
"I remember coming over and sitting at her kitchen table drinking coffee and just talking about literally anything, she was so easy to talk to and gave great advice. She was also the best listener! She will truly be missed? Until we meet again Roberta, I love you??"
"To all of Roberta's family heaven gained an angel my deepest sympathy. Deb Krones"