William Emmett Malone Obituary
Emmett Malone
May 20, 1927 – August 29, 2025
William Emmett Malone passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at the age of 98 in Plano, TX. He was born on May 20, 1927, in Hudson. NY, to Roger Francis Malone and Margaret E. Malone.
Emmett is survived by his loving children, Kevin (Renee) Malone, Maureen Malone, and William E. Malone, Jr. He is also survived by over 30 nieces and nephews, many of whom referred to him as “Uncle Emmie”. Emmett will be deeply missed by his grandchildren: Courtney (Erik) Malone Schmitt of Houston, Texas, Jeffrey (Catherine) Malone of Richardson, Texas, Daniel (Kate) Malone, great granddaughter Florence Malone of McKinney, Texas, Sarah Mitchell (Dakota) of Lewisville, Texas, and Hailey (Trevor) Bagwell and great-grandsons, Jeremy and Hudson Bagwell of Van Alstyne, Texas.
Emmett was preceded in death by his loving wife, Thadene (Terry) Malone, his parents, Roger and Margaret Malone and his loving sister, Rosemary Kwasnowski, as well as his children, Josephine E. Malone, Kelly G. Malone, Kathleen P. Nett and Kathleen’s husband, Douglas Nett.
Emmett will be remembered for his big smile, his sense of humor, his kind heart, dedication to his family and faith, and his passion for helping others. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and his legacy will continue to inspire for generations to come.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Colorado, 3333 S. Bannock St., Suite 430, Englewood, CO 80110 or at: https://namicolorado.org
The family would like to thank the medical and nursing staff at Arbor Hills Memory Care Facility of Plano, TX, for the wonderful care and support provided during Emmett‘s last several months.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, Rosary and Viewing at Horan and McConaty Funeral Home from 4-6 PM. Rosary will begin at 5 PM. 5303 E County Line Rd, Centennial, CO 80122
Monday, September 15, 2025, Funeral Mass at 11 AM at St. Thomas More, 8035 S Quebec St, Centennial, CO 80112. After the funeral, there will be a reception and a lunch provided by the parish. There will be a procession to the cemetery after lunch.
Internment will take place at Chapel Hill Cemetery, which is located behind the Olinger Funeral Home at 6601 S Colorado Blvd, Centennial, CO 80121.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy (2-page PDF)
Prayer and Mass Enrollments with the Marians
“Thadene Roberts Exchanges Wedding Vows with William Emmett Malone (June 20, 1953)“
Also see the Geneaology page
(On Geni
William Aloysius Roberts is Papa Doc’s grandfather)
From History of Union County, KY, 1866
https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=U-8xAQAAMAAJ&rdid=book-U-8xAQAAMAAJ&rdot=1
Pages 657-658
WILLIAM ALOSIUS ROBERTS,
farmer, of Waverly Precinct, is the son of John Joseph and Elizabeth (Payne) Roberts. His father was born in that part of Washington that is now Marion County, in the year 1802. He came to Union in 1830 and married in 1831, and died here December 8, 1858. Subject’s mother was born in the same part of Washington County as his father; in 1810, and died in Ralls County, Mo., in 1835 ; his paternal grandparents, William and Mary (Bowles) Roberts, were born respectively, in Delaware, but married in Marion County, Ky.; his maternal grandparents, John and Mary (Smith) Payne, were from Maryland, and the reader will find a full account of them in the biography of John Payne.
Our subject was born on the place where he is now living, one mile south of Waverly, on December 9, 1833. This place was bought for his mother, and had been improved as early as 1815. Mrs. Mattingley gives an interesting account of it in the introduction to this chapter. While he was yet quite young, the father of our subject removed to Missouri; thence to Marion County; thence to Breckenridge County ; thence to Meade County; thence to Union. Thus, his common school education was received in many different places. Besides this, our subject attended St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s Colleges one term each, but pursued only the English branches.
In April, 1857, our subject married Susan Mary Hite, the daughter of John and Ann (Pike) Hite, in Union County; her ancestry and parentage are fully described in the Hitesville Chapter. Mrs. Roberts was born in Union County May 18, 1839. Nine children, four of whom are dead, have been born to them. Frances Ann, now in Owensboro, is a Sister of Charity of Nazareth, known as Sister Mary Alosia. The children at home are John, Joseph, Robert Lee, Henry, Alosius, and Peter Stephen.
During the war Mr. Roberts was drafted, but when he appeared before the Medical Examiners he was rejected. His farm, which is one of the best in the county, contains eight hundred and twenty-five acres, seven hundred and fifty acres of which are in cultivation. He always lets out his tobacco crop on the shares; rents some of his land occasionally, but manages about all of his land in person. His tobacco barn has crops in it several years old, Mr. Roberts being so crowded with the management of his large place, that he has not found the time to prepare it for market. The crops he raises ordinarily are hay and corn. He was baptized into the Catholic Church, and remains a fervent member of that denomination.
He is a good farmer, industrious man, and companionable gentleman.
Photos from Bob Roberts now available at this page and on Google Photos.
Came across these Frain, Robert Goethals, and Kirk 2012 Christmas cards while going through family history boxes from Bob Roberts. And one from April 2013 of Sophia Roberts family.
Thadene “Terry” Malone Obituary
Thadene “Terry” Malone
April 30, 1932 – November 23, 2023
Thadene Therese (Roberts) Malone, “Terry”, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023, at the age of 91 in Centennial, Colorado. She was born on April 30, 1932, in Wichita, Kansas, to Dr. Louis S. and Mary Josephine Roberts.
Terry is survived by her loving husband, William Emmett Malone, and their children: Kevin (Renee) Malone, Maureen Malone, and William E. Malone, Jr. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Louise Tinker of Wichita, Kansas. Terry will be deeply missed by her grandchildren: Courtney (Erik) Malone Schmitt of Houston, Texas, Jeffrey (Catherine) Malone of Richardson, Texas, Daniel (Kate) Malone of Dallas, Texas, Sarah Malone (fiancé Dakota Mitchell) of San Antonio, Texas, and Hailey (Trevor) Bagwell and great-grandchildren, Jeremy and Hudson Bagwell.
Terry was preceded in death by her parents, Louis S. and Mary Josephine Roberts, her brother, Robert “Bob” Roberts (Pam), her sisters, Mary Joanne (Harry) Whelan, and Sophie Adele (Jim) Goethals, as well as her children, Josephine E. Malone, Kelly G. Malone, Kathleen P. Nett and Kathleen’s husband, Douglas Nett.
Terry attended Mt. Carmel Academy in Wichita, Kansas, for her primary and high school education. She attended Webster College in Missouri and Laval University in Quebec, Canada. She loved music and studied both piano and harp. While in the eighth grade, she was gifted a harp by her maternal grandmother, Sophia McDonald. Terry went on to be the lead harpist with the Kansas State Youth Symphony Orchestra and later, the Grand Junction, Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
She married her husband, Emmett, June 20, 1953, and together they raised 6 children. Emmett’s career led them on numerous transfers and moves that saw them live in 10 different states over 25 years. In 1977, they made Centennial, CO their final home, where they were fortunate to be surrounded by many loving and supportive nieces, nephews and extended family.
In addition to her academic and musical achievements, Terry was actively involved in various organizations. She dedicated her time to Junior League and Welcome Wagon organizations in multiple states, making a positive impact on many communities. Once settled in Centennial, Terry was also a proud and active member of P.E.O. International, where she had the opportunity to inspire and provide scholarship help to numerous young women. She and her husband Emmett, have been devout and active parishioners at St. Thomas More for more than 46 years. Terry was also active in a STM bible study group and valued the deep parish friendships she made over the years.
She will be forever remembered for the devotion she had for seeing that all of her children had opportunities to live full and meaningful lives. She and Emmett were active supporters of Colorado Special Olympics and supported the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Colorado.
Terry will be remembered for her keen sense of humor, her kind heart, dedication to her family, and her passion for helping others. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her, and her legacy will continue to inspire for generations to come.
There will be a rosary and visitation on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, located at 5303 E. County Line Road, Centennial, CO 80122. The rosary will begin at 5PM with visitation following.
A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 11AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The church is located at 8035 S Quebec St, Englewood, CO 80112. Following the funeral mass, there will be a reception in the Padre restaurant, located on the premises of the church.
Internment is scheduled for 2PM at Chapel Hill Cemetery, which is located behind the Olinger Funeral Home at 6601 S Colorado Blvd, Centennial, CO 80121.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Colorado, 3333 S. Bannock St., Suite 430, Englewood, CO 80110 or at: https://namicolorado.org.
The family would like to thank the medical and nursing staff at Advent Health Littleton for the care and support provided during Terry’s last few days.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy (2-page PDF)
Prayer and Mass Enrollments with the Marians
“Thadene Roberts Exchanges Wedding Vows with William Emmett Malone (June 20, 1953)“
