AUGUSTA — Clarence R. Roberts, 91, passed away peacefully on Feb. 19, 2016, at the Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation.

Born in Rockland on Oct. 24, 1924, to Wilfred Roberts and Mattie Wall Roberts, he grew up in South Hope with his four brothers and one sister. He was a World War II veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart, which was presented to him by Gen. Douglas MacArthur.

Following the war, he became a scallop fisherman out of New Bedford, Mass., for 20 years. He eventually moved back to Maine with his wife, Edna. He was a lobsterman for several years out of the Keag River in South Thomaston. He loved his job of lobstering, as well as building traps for other fishermen.

He was predeceased by his wife of more than 50 years, Edna Lima Roberts; as well as his sister, Inez; and four brothers, Calvin, Edward, Harry and Bernard Roberts. He is survived by his children, Edward L. Roberts of Rockland, Linda Young of South Thomaston and Susan Moore of Rhode Island; his grandchildren, Irene Roberts of Rockland, Sherri Cross of South Thomaston, Chris Dodge of South Thomaston and Tabatha Marr of Waldoboro; as well as several great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.

At Clarence’s request, there will be no funeral services. However, visitors are welcomed at his grave site at Seaside Cemetery in Tenants Harbor.