Timothy Patrick Roberts was your average 21 year old who enjoyed being with this friends, fishing, camping, going to school and helping to coach the N.A. High School track team...until the summer of 2004. After experiencing pain and significant weight loss, Tim was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. After battling thru many rounds of chemotherapy and several major surgeries including the removal of his esophagus and most of his stomach, Tim lost his fight to this terrible disease a year later on August 25, 2005.
He was a young man of heroic courage, grace and strength during his year long battle with this terrible disease. From the moment he was told of the disease, Tim was determined to do whatever was needed in order to beat this disease. He took the responsibility himself of telling his friends. He wanted them to hear the news from him so that he could be there to support them. From the moment he found out that he had cancer, he adopted the LIVESTRONG motto from Lance Armstrong. He gave everyone a bracelet to wear in support of him. If you look at the word LIVESTRONG, how fitting it is that his initials fall in the middle of the word!
Tim not only showed strength in stature, but strength in attitude. He never felt sorry for himself but instead focused all of his energy on getting well and maintaining a positive attitude. Instead of being angry, he embraced the love and support of all those around him including friends, family and medical staff. It was Tim who kept everyone around him hopeful and upbeat. He quickly became everyone's favorite patient. He learned the ins and outs of chemo pumps, tube feedings and intravenous lines and insisted on taking care of them himself. He would laugh and say he knew what to do, he watched "ER!" He was better at it than most of his visiting nurses. He was polite and a true gentleman, even when his days were hard.
Tim was a person deeply admired by those in his life. He was a terrific friend who could always be counted on for advice and inspiration, especially during his battle with cancer. Tim was a quiet person who lived life to the fullest. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and camping, inspiring him to major in fisheries and wildlife in college. He was known in his fishing circle as "The Bassman". He was an avid music fan, who loved everything from Dave Matthews Band to Pink Floyd. Tim also possessed a sense of humor that was like no other. Dry, quick and often unexpected, Tim was master of the punch line and "the look"!
During Tim's illness he had two "dreams" that were able to be fulfilled, but it was not easy. His hospital room was covered with Red Sox memorhibilia. It became the room to visit especially the day the World Series trophy made an appearance to him. His surgeon knew that Jason Varitek was his favorite player and worked hard to make all the arrangements for a visit. Jason Varitek came to see him a couple of days before he passed away and was so supportive of Tim. A very nice guy! Through his social worker at Dana Farber, he also got to meet Dave Matthews, his idol for sure! The picture on this site was taken the day before he entered the hospital for the last time.
Most organizations are able to grant wishes/dreams only for children under the age of 18. Tim felt that young adults, like himself, had wishes and desires and also deserved to have some fun in the face of a terrible illness. His goal was to take on this challenge when he got well. Sadly, he did not live to see this happen. His friends and family have taken on the challenge of seeing that Tim's final wish is realized through the Timothy P. Roberts "Reeling In a Dream" Foundation. Because of Tim's compassion for others, many young adults aged 18-30 at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, diagnosed with cancer, have been granted wishes in Tim's name!
Tim left behind his Mom and Dad, sister Amy, great grandmother, grandparents, aunts,uncles, cousins and many many friends. He was predeceased by his aunt and Godmother Bunny Connors
To learn more about Tim go to www.reelinginadream.org
******I would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to KRISTI L. JONES for sponsoring Tim's Memorial Page.*****
He was a young man of heroic courage, grace and strength during his year long battle with this terrible disease. From the moment he was told of the disease, Tim was determined to do whatever was needed in order to beat this disease. He took the responsibility himself of telling his friends. He wanted them to hear the news from him so that he could be there to support them. From the moment he found out that he had cancer, he adopted the LIVESTRONG motto from Lance Armstrong. He gave everyone a bracelet to wear in support of him. If you look at the word LIVESTRONG, how fitting it is that his initials fall in the middle of the word!
Tim not only showed strength in stature, but strength in attitude. He never felt sorry for himself but instead focused all of his energy on getting well and maintaining a positive attitude. Instead of being angry, he embraced the love and support of all those around him including friends, family and medical staff. It was Tim who kept everyone around him hopeful and upbeat. He quickly became everyone's favorite patient. He learned the ins and outs of chemo pumps, tube feedings and intravenous lines and insisted on taking care of them himself. He would laugh and say he knew what to do, he watched "ER!" He was better at it than most of his visiting nurses. He was polite and a true gentleman, even when his days were hard.
Tim was a person deeply admired by those in his life. He was a terrific friend who could always be counted on for advice and inspiration, especially during his battle with cancer. Tim was a quiet person who lived life to the fullest. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and camping, inspiring him to major in fisheries and wildlife in college. He was known in his fishing circle as "The Bassman". He was an avid music fan, who loved everything from Dave Matthews Band to Pink Floyd. Tim also possessed a sense of humor that was like no other. Dry, quick and often unexpected, Tim was master of the punch line and "the look"!
During Tim's illness he had two "dreams" that were able to be fulfilled, but it was not easy. His hospital room was covered with Red Sox memorhibilia. It became the room to visit especially the day the World Series trophy made an appearance to him. His surgeon knew that Jason Varitek was his favorite player and worked hard to make all the arrangements for a visit. Jason Varitek came to see him a couple of days before he passed away and was so supportive of Tim. A very nice guy! Through his social worker at Dana Farber, he also got to meet Dave Matthews, his idol for sure! The picture on this site was taken the day before he entered the hospital for the last time.
Most organizations are able to grant wishes/dreams only for children under the age of 18. Tim felt that young adults, like himself, had wishes and desires and also deserved to have some fun in the face of a terrible illness. His goal was to take on this challenge when he got well. Sadly, he did not live to see this happen. His friends and family have taken on the challenge of seeing that Tim's final wish is realized through the Timothy P. Roberts "Reeling In a Dream" Foundation. Because of Tim's compassion for others, many young adults aged 18-30 at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, diagnosed with cancer, have been granted wishes in Tim's name!
Tim left behind his Mom and Dad, sister Amy, great grandmother, grandparents, aunts,uncles, cousins and many many friends. He was predeceased by his aunt and Godmother Bunny Connors
To learn more about Tim go to www.reelinginadream.org
******I would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to KRISTI L. JONES for sponsoring Tim's Memorial Page.*****
Timothy Patrick Roberts was your average 21 year old who enjoyed being with this friends, fishing, camping, going to school and helping to coach the N.A. High School track team...until the summer of 2004. After experiencing pain and significant weight loss, Tim was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. After battling thru many rounds of chemotherapy and several major surgeries including the removal of his esophagus and most of his stomach, Tim lost his fight to this terrible disease a year later on August 25, 2005.
He was a young man of heroic courage, grace and strength during his year long battle with this terrible disease. From the moment he was told of the disease, Tim was determined to do whatever was needed in order to beat this disease. He took the responsibility himself of telling his friends. He wanted them to hear the news from him so that he could be there to support them. From the moment he found out that he had cancer, he adopted the LIVESTRONG motto from Lance Armstrong. He gave everyone a bracelet to wear in support of him. If you look at the word LIVESTRONG, how fitting it is that his initials fall in the middle of the word!
Tim not only showed strength in stature, but strength in attitude. He never felt sorry for himself but instead focused all of his energy on getting well and maintaining a positive attitude. Instead of being angry, he embraced the love and support of all those around him including friends, family and medical staff. It was Tim who kept everyone around him hopeful and upbeat. He quickly became everyone's favorite patient. He learned the ins and outs of chemo pumps, tube feedings and intravenous lines and insisted on taking care of them himself. He would laugh and say he knew what to do, he watched "ER!" He was better at it than most of his visiting nurses. He was polite and a true gentleman, even when his days were hard.
Tim was a person deeply admired by those in his life. He was a terrific friend who could always be counted on for advice and inspiration, especially during his battle with cancer. Tim was a quiet person who lived life to the fullest. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and camping, inspiring him to major in fisheries and wildlife in college. He was known in his fishing circle as "The Bassman". He was an avid music fan, who loved everything from Dave Matthews Band to Pink Floyd. Tim also possessed a sense of humor that was like no other. Dry, quick and often unexpected, Tim was master of the punch line and "the look"!
During Tim's illness he had two "dreams" that were able to be fulfilled, but it was not easy. His hospital room was covered with Red Sox memorhibilia. It became the room to visit especially the day the World Series trophy made an appearance to him. His surgeon knew that Jason Varitek was his favorite player and worked hard to make all the arrangements for a visit. Jason Varitek came to see him a couple of days before he passed away and was so supportive of Tim. A very nice guy! Through his social worker at Dana Farber, he also got to meet Dave Matthews, his idol for sure! The picture on this site was taken the day before he entered the hospital for the last time.
Most organizations are able to grant wishes/dreams only for children under the age of 18. Tim felt that young adults, like himself, had wishes and desires and also deserved to have some fun in the face of a terrible illness. His goal was to take on this challenge when he got well. Sadly, he did not live to see this happen. His friends and family have taken on the challenge of seeing that Tim's final wish is realized through the Timothy P. Roberts "Reeling In a Dream" Foundation. Because of Tim's compassion for others, many young adults aged 18-30 at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, diagnosed with cancer, have been granted wishes in Tim's name!
Tim left behind his Mom and Dad, sister Amy, great grandmother, grandparents, aunts,uncles, cousins and many many friends. He was predeceased by his aunt and Godmother Bunny Connors
To learn more about Tim go to www.reelinginadream.org
******I would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to KRISTI L. JONES for sponsoring Tim's Memorial Page.*****
He was a young man of heroic courage, grace and strength during his year long battle with this terrible disease. From the moment he was told of the disease, Tim was determined to do whatever was needed in order to beat this disease. He took the responsibility himself of telling his friends. He wanted them to hear the news from him so that he could be there to support them. From the moment he found out that he had cancer, he adopted the LIVESTRONG motto from Lance Armstrong. He gave everyone a bracelet to wear in support of him. If you look at the word LIVESTRONG, how fitting it is that his initials fall in the middle of the word!
Tim not only showed strength in stature, but strength in attitude. He never felt sorry for himself but instead focused all of his energy on getting well and maintaining a positive attitude. Instead of being angry, he embraced the love and support of all those around him including friends, family and medical staff. It was Tim who kept everyone around him hopeful and upbeat. He quickly became everyone's favorite patient. He learned the ins and outs of chemo pumps, tube feedings and intravenous lines and insisted on taking care of them himself. He would laugh and say he knew what to do, he watched "ER!" He was better at it than most of his visiting nurses. He was polite and a true gentleman, even when his days were hard.
Tim was a person deeply admired by those in his life. He was a terrific friend who could always be counted on for advice and inspiration, especially during his battle with cancer. Tim was a quiet person who lived life to the fullest. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and camping, inspiring him to major in fisheries and wildlife in college. He was known in his fishing circle as "The Bassman". He was an avid music fan, who loved everything from Dave Matthews Band to Pink Floyd. Tim also possessed a sense of humor that was like no other. Dry, quick and often unexpected, Tim was master of the punch line and "the look"!
During Tim's illness he had two "dreams" that were able to be fulfilled, but it was not easy. His hospital room was covered with Red Sox memorhibilia. It became the room to visit especially the day the World Series trophy made an appearance to him. His surgeon knew that Jason Varitek was his favorite player and worked hard to make all the arrangements for a visit. Jason Varitek came to see him a couple of days before he passed away and was so supportive of Tim. A very nice guy! Through his social worker at Dana Farber, he also got to meet Dave Matthews, his idol for sure! The picture on this site was taken the day before he entered the hospital for the last time.
Most organizations are able to grant wishes/dreams only for children under the age of 18. Tim felt that young adults, like himself, had wishes and desires and also deserved to have some fun in the face of a terrible illness. His goal was to take on this challenge when he got well. Sadly, he did not live to see this happen. His friends and family have taken on the challenge of seeing that Tim's final wish is realized through the Timothy P. Roberts "Reeling In a Dream" Foundation. Because of Tim's compassion for others, many young adults aged 18-30 at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, diagnosed with cancer, have been granted wishes in Tim's name!
Tim left behind his Mom and Dad, sister Amy, great grandmother, grandparents, aunts,uncles, cousins and many many friends. He was predeceased by his aunt and Godmother Bunny Connors
To learn more about Tim go to www.reelinginadream.org
******I would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to KRISTI L. JONES for sponsoring Tim's Memorial Page.*****
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