NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On May 19, 2016, the angels came for our beautiful and beloved Darlene Roberts, who passed away at her home. She was a kind and loving soul who loved her pet dogs, Tugs and Dora.

She was born in North Adams on August 18, 1951, daughter of James H. Blair Sr. and Eleanor (Roy) Blair. She graduated from the Drury High School.

In her last days, she was lovingly taken care of by her brother, James Blair, sister Diane Myers and niece Pamela Crosier

She leaves behind her brother James Blair and his wife, Barbara (Shartrand) Blair; two sisters, Diane Myers and her husband David and Donna Gifford and her husband James; two sons; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral notice: A graveside service for Darlene Roberts will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at 9 a.m. at Southview Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals is in charge of the arrangements.