Brier Anderton Roberts , 92, died peacefully surrounded by the comfort of her family on March
9, 2020, in Middlebury, VT.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 11, 1927, the daughter of Jane Van Doran Wright and
Charles Edward Anderton.
Brier is survived by her three daughters and their families; Linda R. Williams and her husband
David of Essex Junction VT; Sarah R. Kyros and her husband Theodore of Marshfield, MA ; Amy
A. Roberts and her husband Chris Olson of Middlebury, VT; grandchildren Mark Williams, Mindy
Williams; Kristin Yen, Jayme Yen; Isabel Olson, Fairley Olson; great grandchildren Cameron
Williams, Riley Williams and Inara Yen. Her husband Eugene C. Roberts III, son Jeffery P. Roberts
and granddaughter Kelly C. Olson predeceased her.
Brier was a resident of Wayland, MA, New London, NH, and Middlebury, VT. She spent much of
her earlier years in Pasadena, California where she attended the Westridge School for Girls. She
went on to graduate from Bennett Junior College in NY, then UCLA where she was an active
member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She moved east to Massachusetts following her
marriage where she raised her family. During this time, she worked at Mass General Hospital as a
research assistant, then volunteered for the American Red Cross, fund raising and teaching first
aid.
As an avid skier, she was awarded "National" status by the National Ski Patrol for her extensive
involvement in a leadership capacity as a ski patrol and patrol instructor. She founded the
Wayland Youth Ski Program and later became certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of
America as an instructor. She worked at King Ridge, Ragged Mountain and Sunapee Mountain as
both an instructor and patrol. During this time, Brier was also greatly involved in the Special
Olympics summer and winter games NH, and throughout the country as a coach and supporter
for ski and equestrian events.
Brier loved animals, especially dogs and horses. As a horsewoman, Brier volunteered for the
Jericho Forest Pony Club in Weston, MA, Combined Training equestrian events, and horse shows,
as well as caring for her own horses throughout the years.
While living in New London, Brier volunteered for other organizations as well. She was
especially committed to the New London Ambulance as an EMT, Council on Aging, The Chargers
Club for Colby-Sawyer College and the Fells Historic Estate and Gardens among others. She was
very active and enjoyed outdoor recreation groups involving tennis, kayaking, cycling and travel.
She was energetic, vivacious and generous with her time. She will be dearly missed by her family
and her many close friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Sanderson Funeral Service, Middlebury, VT.
Private family services and interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, Briers family kindly request that memorial gifts be made in her name to the
Alzheimers Foundation of America or a favorite charity