Roberta M. Anglin, age 83

of Braintree

Roberta M. Anglin, age 83

Roberta M. (Adams) Anglin, age 83, a longtime resident of Braintree, formerly of South Boston, died peacefully, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, surrounded by her loving family.

Roberta was born in Boston, to the late Leo and Mary (McCormack) Adams. She was raised and educated in South Boston. She lived in Braintree for over fifty years.

Roberta was primarily a homemaker but had also worked as a waitress in various hotels in Boston for many years.

She was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Weymouth and a member of the Braintree Moose Lodge 413.

Roberta enjoyed trips to the casino, especially Foxwoods, and playing Bingo. Most of all, she was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, actively supporting their many activities and accomplishments.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Anglin.

Devoted mother of Lisa A. Sweeney of Quincy and her late husband David, Kimberley A. Rowean of Braintree, Thomas P. Anglin of Weymouth, and Scott Anglin of Raynham.

Loving grandmother of Meaghan Sweeney; Ashley Rowean; Ashley Viglas, Amanda Anglin, and Amber Anglin.

Cherished great grandmother of Steven, Shane, and Cole.

The last of ten siblings, she was predeceased by Lillian Riley, Edna Abbott, Marie Wrick, Marilyn Rubnich, Daniel Higgins, Richard Adams, Ronald Adams, Robert Adams, and John Adams.

She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Memorial Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Sunday, March 22, from 2 – 5 p.m. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish at Sacred Heart Church, 72 Washington Street, Weymouth, on Monday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Roberta’s memory may be made to the Ellie Fund, 200 Reservoir Street, Suite 300, Needham, MA 02494 or www.elliefund.org.

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  • My beautiful Aunty you will be miss loved the time we had together and all the lovely memories we shared families party’s and much much more and all the time you held me up when I needed it Go rest in peace and enjoy all your brother’s and sisters give them hell love you always you will be miss God bless. Barbie😍😪

  • May you always know how much you will be missed. Lisa, Kim, Tommy and Scotty my heart breaks for you all. 💗😘

  • Auntie Roberta,
    Love and miss you always Rest in Heavenly Peace now ,Gone but never forgotten!!!🙏❤️

  • My deepest condolences to all of you.
    Kim, Lisa, Tom, Scott, your mother was a very special lady.
    May you find comfort with all the memories that you have. Talk about the all the fun and adventures you shared with her to your children to keep her spirit alive with all of you. God bless and rest in peace.

  • My heart is with the entire family. Roberta and Tom showed me a kindness as a teenager I never experienced before. They welcomed me with open arms and an unconditional love and support that has stayed with me and guided me throughout my life. I can honestly say I have never met another person who could compare to the genuinely beautiful soul she was. I am truly sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Roberta was a lifelong friend of my mom and her sisters. She was a beautiful woman and very pleasant to be around . May you rest in peace Roberta 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • Dearest Anglin family, Very heartbreaking to hear the news of your mom’s passing, she was such a memorable page in our childhood book. Our families had some of the best of times, and these will forever bring us comfort, laughter and tears. We send much love, care, and much comfort during these difficult days. xxxooo

  • Our deepest Condolences in the loss of your Mother. Sending Many Many prayers and ((((HUGS))) during this difficult time. May she rest in the sweetest peace.

    With Sympathy,
    Mary and Kevin and Liz