David W. Roberts, 79, a native of Boston and long-time neighborhood activist for the unhoused, handyman to the community, and a passionate affordable housing advocate, died suddenly Monday, August 26th at his home in Dorchester. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Theresa ‘Kris’ Anderson; brothers Charles, and Lawrence; sisters Betty, Rosetha, Donna, Helen and Marlene and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
David was known throughout the community as “Mr. Fix-It”. When he wasn’t helping someone fix something, he was cooking and feeding them. David was a regular volunteer at community food banks, and food kitchens cooking for the elderly, family, friends, or simply anyone down on their luck. His talent, his food and his joyful spirit brightened and touched so many lives, and he will be greatly missed by all.
David will be memorialized on Sunday, September 8th at 2:00 at the Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church in Dorchester. The celebration will be streamed live on YouTube. To connect go to You Tube and search on Berea Boston live stream.
