Roberta Marie Schmidt, 89, Of Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Roberta Marie Schmidt of Fairfield died Sunday, Sept. 15. She was 89.

by Charles D'Souza

09/18/2013 9:00 a.m.

Schmidt was born Aug. 27, 1924, in Bridgeport, daughter of Matthew and Dora (Miranti) Lyman. She worked at the University of Bridgeport for 25 years. She was a graduate of Central High, class of 1942.

Schmidt is survived by her children, David Schmidt, Jr., of Milford, Thomas Schmidt of Baltimore, Md., and Nancy Lockwood (Steven) of Dallas, Texas; and three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, David Schmidt, Sr.; and sister, Jean Lyman.

Funeral services are private. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at Holy Family Church, 700 Old Stratfield Road, Fairfield.

Donations may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital, 800-873-6983. Or www.stjudes.org

Arrangements have been entrusted to Larson Funeral Home, 2496 North Avenue, Bridgeport, CT Plains Road.

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