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In loving memory of
Roberta Tuttle
November 4, 1943 - December 15, 2011
Name: Roberta V. "Bobbie" Tuttle
Life Dates: 11/4/1943 - 12/15/2011
City Of Birth: Detroit, MI
Pre-deceased by
Predeceased by her husband, John T. Tuttle; parents, Robert Janet (Webber) Vaillancourt; brother, Michael Vaillancourt.
History
Survived by her daughter, Jill (Alden) Foxhall; granddaughter, Taylor Foxhall; sister, Sarah (Robert Gordon) Vaillancourt; brothers, Mark (Donna) Vaillancourt David (Marilyn) Vaillancourt; sisters-in-law, Lois (Bill) Turner, Florence Vaillancourt; dear friends, Laura (Alden) Foxhall, Grace (Joe) Kopakow Emma Barillaro, Kathy (John) Bryson, Marion Parsell Joan Testa; several nieces nephews; her Dog, Wally (Wallingford).
Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St, E. Syracuse, NY 13057 or the EquiCenter, 3247 Rush Mendon Rd., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 in Bobbie's memory.
Services
Bobbie's visitation hours will be held 4-8 PM on Monday at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd). Her funeral service will be celebrated 10AM on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Additional Information
Bobbie grew up in Royal Oak, MI. She attended Tecumseh High School, Siena Heights University where she graduated from and met her husband John. Most of her career, at least 20 years, was spent at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut, as an Insurance Auditor. Bobbie retired at age 55. She lived most of her adult life in Wallingford, Connecticut. She was a fun-loving lady and had a great sense of humor. She loved her extended family and her WestiePoo, Wally. One of her passions was traveling to many places, Europe, Caribbean, Florida and Alaska. Alaska was her favorite. Bobbie's favorite season was the fall. She was an avid gardener, with two green thumbs and enjoyed quilting and reading - especially mysteries. Her favorite TV series was Prime Suspect, she liked Jazz and in particular, Diana Krall, and was quite fond of Jimmy Buffett.
Tributes
"Cathy Schoeninger Hasse Relation to Deceased: Roommate at Siena I am so sorry to learn of Bobbie's death. We were roommates and very good friends at Siena. We had so many fun times together. I was with her the night she met John and the day after Jill was born. During our years at Siena we spent much time at 1007 River Acres Drive (the Vaillancourts home in Techumseh - she never would let me forget that address!!) When Bobbie and John moved to CT, I would come out frequently to see the three of them. Then my husband and I visited them, too. Bobbie loved showing us all around CT and the entire area. She knew that country like she had been born and raised there. It was always fun watching Bobbie interact with Jill. We could allways pick up the converstation right where we left off. I can never see a red '64 Mustang and not think of Bobbie. We had so many adventures in that car. We would drive down to see John in Angloa, IN. Quiet an adventure for two girls from Adrian who were not suppose to even be off campus! Please know what a joy Bobbie provided to many and know that she will be remembered as a fun, non-cookie mold (her words) person. My sympathy to Jill, Sarah and the entire family. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"
"Dawn Santacqua-Moher Relation to Deceased: Former co-worker I got to know Bobbie here at BCBS...she was funny and rarely had anything but a smile upon her face. When my husband and I adopted our one and only child, a daughter, she was front and center with well wishes and beaming with joy on our behalf. My deepest condolences to her daughter, granddaughter, Wally and all her loving family and friends. While the void she leaves will seem insurmountable at times, filling that void with all your fond memories of her will help you through your grief. Fondly, Dawn The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"
"Bill & Kathie Eckert Relation to Deceased: Friends Once a week Bobbie would brighten own day with a warm smile and a great sense of humor. She was our leader and really kept us alive and active. We shall greatly miss her. Surely she is a leader in Heaven as well. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"
"Laura Foxhall Relation to Deceased: Family/Friend Bobbie, You will always be so special to me. We had so much fun together! Tuesday was my favorite day of the week! The vacations together to Florida and our cruises are memories I will cherish forever. Although Alaska will be bittersweet, I willl bring you with me and we will see it together! I know you are in a better place now but I miss you and wish you were here with me. Laura The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"