Christian Matthew Roberts-Babcock passed away unexpectedly on July 18th 2019 at his residence in Woburn, MA. He was born in Newburyport, MA on August 9, 1993 to Brian M. and Elise A. (Roberts) Babcock. He lived in Newburyport, Ma with his family until 2005 when they moved to Plaistow, NH where he graduated from Timberlane Regional High School. He continued his schooling at Castleton College in Castleton, VT and for the past 4 years has worked in Sales at T-Mobile in Stoneham, MA. Growing up, Christian’s loves were playing the saxophone and trombone in the jazz band and hockey, as a goalie, through high school; being the head of IT for all of his family members; camping and flying fishing with his grandfather, George and summers digging for clams with his Grandfather, Ray. He loved discussing politics, as well as, all things related to the Bruins and Patriots and found happiness spending time with his loving friends. He was a loving, fun big brother to his sister Hannah and brother Cameron, who he was so incredibly proud of. His infectious smile and laugh and warm gentle soul filled the hearts of everyone that he met. We are finding peace knowing that he is able to continue his journey with his grandfather George by his side. In addition to his parents, he was survived his brother Cameron and sister Hannah of West Newbury, MA.; Paternal Grandparents, Raymond and Debbie Babcock of Newburyport, MA; Maternal Grandmother, Peg Roberts of Newburyport, MA; His Aunts and Uncles, Christina (Babcock) Dimitri and her husband Ken of North Reading, Ma; Kelly (Babcock) and Christian Decristofaro of Newburyport, MA; Michael and Jennifer (Stanek) Roberts of Windham, NH; Jeff and Xiaoting Roberts of Edmonton, Canada, as well as, his cherished cousins. He was predeceased by his Maternal Grandfather, George Roberts. People celebrated Christian’s life dressed in bright cheerful colors. Christian's wake was from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday July 25, 2019 at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950. THERE IS NO LONGER ANY PARKING AVAILABLE BEHIND THE FUNERAL HOME PER ORDER OF THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT. His graveside service was celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday July 26, 2019 at St. Mary Cemetery in Newburyport. Please meet for the service at the cemetery. For those who would like to make a donation in Christian’s name, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) online at by check to NAMI Massachusetts – The Shraft’s Center 529 Main Street – Suite 1M17, Boston, MA 02129.
Funeral Home Obituary
Newburyport, Mass
July 23, 2019