Earl Anthony ‘Tony’ Roberts was born on July 1, 1919, in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco to William Branwell Roberts (1876-1960) and Eudora Isabel Curry (1884-1959).
His siblings included…
- Ellen Vernita (1903)
- Tessie Pauline (1910)
- Lula Albertha (1916)
- Effie (1926)
On March 31, 1943, Tony married Mary Cynthia Sands (1918-2000). She is the daughter of William Henry Sands and Verna Ellen Albury.
Their children included…
- Michael Craig (1945)
- Mary Stephanie (1949)
Alton R. Lowe recalls…
He was a very intelligent and charming man. Always encouraged me in my art career, and very supportive in my other cultural projects. One of Green Turtle Cay’s finest citizens.
Earl Anthony ‘Tony’ Roberts passed away on December 13, 2001 (age 82) in Nassau, Bahamas.
Photo courtesy of Joey Anthony
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