Obituary of Merrill S. Roblee

North Creek: Merrill S. “Peg” Roblee, 92, of Main Street, passed away into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at the Albany Memorial Hospital. Born April 21, 1916 in North Creek, he was the son of Merton and Avis (Phelps) Roblee. Peg was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from the North Creek High School in 1934. He married Rea Allie on June 25, 1942 and the couple have enjoyed 66 wonderful years together. For many years, Peg was the office manager at the former A&B Oil Co. in North Creek before retiring. He served 21 years as a Johnsburg Town Councilman and also served on the local draft board. He was a past member of the Barton Vol. Fire Co. and Fire Police. His favorite pastimes included spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, long walks around the hamlet, vacationing in Maine and chatting with his friends. He is predeceased by his daughter, Nancy Brown and son, Richard Roblee. His brothers, Leslie, Lyle and Hilton “Joe” Roblee have also died before him. Survivors include his beloved wife, Rea Roblee; his two daughters, Judy Reid of East Greenbush, and Kathy Hall and husband, Dan of Queensbury; granddaughters, Beth DuPont, Darlene Vaughan and husband, Bruce, Carolyn Aulicino and husband, Joe, and Abby Mowka and husband, John; grandsons, Derek Brown, Jesse Reid and his wife, Alissa, Chad Hall and Danny Hall; great grandchildren, Jamie DuPont, Morgan Dupont, Brent Vaughan, Hailey Aulicino, Deacon and Jacob Mowka, and Caitlyn Hall; his brother, Donald Roblee of Warrensburg; sister in law, Lucille Roblee of Schroon Lake; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call on Peg’s family from 5-8 pm Thursday evening at the Alexander Funeral Home, Inc, 4479 State Rt. 28, North River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am Friday at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Olmstedville, with the Rev. Richard Sturtz, Pastor officiating. Internment will following at the Union Cemetery, North Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Johnsburg EMS, PO Box 413, North Creek, NY 12853 or to the North Creek Vol. Fire Co, PO Box 112, North Creek, NY 12853. Please visit www.alexanderfuneralhomes.com for online guest book, condolences and directions.