John (Jim) J. Roberts, 71, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully on Feb. 15th. He moved to Baldwinsville in 1960 and retired in 1991, after 33 years as a welder for Syracuse DPW. Jim was a car and race enthusiast and enjoyed snowmobiling and camping. He was an avid shooter and took pride in his NRA membership. He will be remembered for his quick wit and passionate love of his wife, family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Edith (Bonnie) Hamm Roberts, siblings George (Rhonda), Chuck (Barbara), Melvin (Joel), Mary Alice and Betty Bourque, siblings by marriage Jacquline (Jerry) Stork, Doris Halko, Ernest, Charles and Les Hamm, Mary (John) Hardwick, Marcia Lamirande, several aunts and uncles, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Services: 11 am Saturday at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at Conifer Village Community Room following the services.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Baldwinsville Ambulance Corp, PO Box 744, Baldwinsville.