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in memory of

James Leslie Roberts

James Leslie Roberts

7th November 1946 - 27th March 2025

 

Jim passed away peacefully at his home in Yandoit.  His wife Kate and children Richard, Ellen and Clare were with him. 

Jim graduated in law from the Australian National University in 1968 and practised or taught law in all the Eastern States.

He was an environmental and social justice advocate, an activist and also a stone sculptor.

He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

He will be greatly missed.

Jim's funeral was held in the Chapel of Mount Alexander Funerals in Castlemaine

on Friday 4th April at 11.00am.

A recording of his service has been placed below. 

 

Funeral Livestream

Tributes

6 responses to “James Leslie Roberts”

  1. Tracey Saint says:

    I will remember you as a kind, gracious, and intelligent man.
    Nobody comes around you without being impacted positively, and I very much enjoyed our conversations and your guidance I took away from them.
    Thank you.
    Rest in peace.
    Tracey Saint

  2. Ruth and Cliff Saint says:

    Your friendship and love will forever remain in our hearts.
    The love for your grandchildren and family will always stand out in our memories of you.
    Thank you for those memories. Rest Well.
    Ruth and Cliff

  3. Pat Madigan says:

    There will be many people who are thankful they had the chance to meet and know Jim Roberts.
    A lovely man.
    Pat and Don Madigan

  4. Andrew Shirres says:

    Jim was one of those people we all aspire to be. Kind, generous, thoughtful and wise. As so many said at his service,
    he was someone who could create spaces for others to be who they really were and where they could feel valued. A man of integrity.
    Andrew Shirres

  5. John and Aurora Andruska says:

    A true gentleman with a huge sense of humour.
    He was generous to his family, friends and social causes.
    We will all miss him.
    John and Aurora Andruska

  6. Chris Norris says:

    Jim was an inspiring person and a great support to me.
    I’ll miss him a lot.
    Chris Norris

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Funeral Details

Chapel of Mount Alexander Funerals
12 Campbell Street
Castlemaine

4th April 2025 at 11:00 AM

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