Obituaries

Roberta Sayers Doyle, 76

A devoted mother and well-loved family member, a registered nurse and Foster Grandparent.

Roberta Sayers Doyle, 76, a resident of Mt. Carmel Apts, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012, at the McGraw Hospice Center for Caring in Jacksonville, FL.

Roberta was born in West Haven on April 22, 1936 to George and Viola Sayers. Having lived most of her life in and around West Haven, she was a resident of Jacksonville, FL for the past five yrs. and a faithful parishioner at Prince of Peace Catholic Church.

Roberta was a devoted mother and well-loved family member. Aiding others for over 20 yrs. as a registered nurse and serving in the Foster Grandparent program were sources of great personal pride and joy.

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She is survived by her four sons and their families, John Joseph Doyle (Michelle Campbell) of Valrico, FL, William Michael Doyle (Susan Smith) of Jacksonville, FL, Gerald Robert Doyle (Shirley) of Macclenny, FL and Brian Thomas Doyle of Jacksonville, FL; by her brother, George Sayers of West Haven and by numerous extended family members and friends.

Per her wishes, all related services will take place in West Haven, CT. Her funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME 830 Jones Hill Rd. West Haven FRIDAY morning at 10:30 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Vianney Church at 11:00 A.M. Entombment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery Garden Mausoleum. Friends may call on THURSDAY from 4pm to 8pm. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd. Jacksonville,FL. 32257 Sign Roberta's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net

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