Roberta Reardon

Stonington — Roberta “Birdie” Reardon, 67, of 103 Circle Drive, Stonington, passed away on March 15, 2017, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Birdie was born in Westerly, on May 23, 1949, to Robert and Helen Pia. She was predeceased by her parents.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Steven A. Reardon; her sons, Michael Monk and his wife, Wendy, William Monk, Steven J. Reardon and his wife, Nina; grandchildren, Stephanie, Joseph, Brian and Sara Monk, Victoria Roberts, Ella and Vivian Reardon; sisters, Lorraine Suckow and her husband, Bob, Irene Hill; and brother, Robert Pia and his wife, Teresa; her sister-in-law, Maureen Reardon and her husband, Richard Leiss; her brothers-in-law, Jim Reardon and John Curry; and several nieces and nephews.

Birdie was an LPN at Lawrence + Memorial, having retired in 1999, where she was a caring nurse and patient advocate. She was a wonderful cook; she spent many hours in the kitchen making dinners, jams, and delicious treats to share with family and friends. With a quick wit and a great sense of humor, she was always one to “tell it like it is” to the amusement of those lucky enough to know her. She was a dedicated and generous mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all.

A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, at the Waterford Country Club.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.