Patrick S. Roberson, 72, died Thursday, September 13, at his home in West Wareham after a long illness. He was the husband of Caroline M. (Blair) Roberson.

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Albert L. & Adeline I. (Duarte) Roberson.

A former resident of Florida, New York, Middleboro and Raynham, he has lived in Wareham since 1998. He was employed as a truck driver for Nemasket Sand and Gravel.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Mike Roberson and his wife Mary of Brockton, and Rick Roberson of Bridgewater; two daughters, Shirley Thomas of Jay, NY, and Michelle Reiman of Plymouth; two brothers, Donald Roberson and his wife Alice of Raynham, and Francis Roberson and his wife Grace of Wellfleet; five sisters, Mona Leathers of IL, Claire Galuski of E. Taunton, Margaret Roberson of Wareham, Linda Conlon and her husband Peter of Plymouth, and Barbara Anderson of Wareham; his mother in-law, Rita Rosato of Wareham; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Albert and John Roberson

His funeral was held Monday. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Taunton.

Donations in his memory may be made to Dana Faber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284-9168. For online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.