Marlene Roberts

Marlene K. Roberts, age 83, of Easton, MD, passed away on April 25, 2023, after many years of a hard fought battle, surrounded by her loving family. Marlene was born in Washington, DC, in 1939 to Eugene & Marie Stewart. She was a graduate of St. Patrick’s Academy in Washington. In 1958, Marlene married John Roberts and was happily married for 64 years. At the age of 18, Marlene began her career at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following in her father’s footsteps. After 47 years of distinguished service, Marlene retired as one of the longest serving employees at the FBI. In retirement, Marlene spent her time making homecooked meals for her family and blessing others with a multitude of tasty treats. She was always putting her family and friends before herself. She achieved the title of Master QVC shopper, and spent much of her retirement distributing her favorite impulse purchases to the entire family. Marlene and her best friend, Shirley, also enjoyed splitting an extra-large painkiller cocktail when dining out. She was active in numerous community organizational activities at Easton Club East where she had lived since retirement. During the holidays, Marlene volunteered at the Tidewater Inn in Easton during their annual Festival of Trees which benefited her favorite charity, Talbot Hospice. Marlene loved her Lord and Savior and was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton, MD. Marlene is survived by her husband, John Roberts, and her three children, John Roberts III (Sue), Jeffrey Roberts (Lillian), and Lisa Parker (Dave). She has six grandchildren, John Roberts, Stephanie Fried (Shaun), Krista Weiland (Travis), Naomi Parker, Jeffrey Roberts (Lauren) and Evan Roberts (Sarah). She was also blessed to have four great-grandchildren, Colin Roberts, Harrison Fried, Abby Weiland, and Willow Roberts. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Stewart Fischer (Jim). She was predeceased in death by her brothers, Everett Stewart (Cindy) and William Stewart (Linda). She is loved by a host of other dear family members and wonderful friends. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home located at 200 S. Harrison Street, Easton, MD 21601. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Talbot Hospice in her name using the web page https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E352248&id=1.

Marlene Roberts

June 27, 1939 - April 25, 2023