AMHERST, Helen (Sanders) Roberge, 85, a long time Amherst resident died on April 1, 2014 at the Calvin Coolidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her devoted and loving husband of 65 years Girard (Jerry) Roberge by her side. Born in Pelham on Oct. 25, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Archibald and Helen (Naylor) Sanders. She graduated from Amherst High School in 1946. Helen worked at A.T.T. for several years and at the former Louis’ Foods for over 30 years. She enjoyed quilting and baking, especially making wedding cakes. Helen was an animal lover. She enjoyed motor homing with her husband to Maine and Florida, skiing and her cottage in Wellfleet on Cape Cod. In addition to her husband, Helen is survived by her sister Janet Sanders, her cousin Nancy Sanders and many in-laws. She was predeceased by her niece Shirley Moors. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Calvin Coolidge for their attentive care. A graveside service will be Saturday, April 5, at 10:00AM in South Amherst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Care Alternatives Hospice, 100 Locke Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com.

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