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Alfred Sidney "Alf" Roberts O.B.E. was an Independent Councillor in Weatherfield, husband of Audrey Roberts and longtime proprietor of the Corner Shop in Coronation Street. Although he began his working life as a member of the sorting office staff at the GPO, Alf's life changed drastically when his wife Phyllis died of cancer in September 1972 and when he was chosen as Mayor of Weatherfield for a one year term in 1973, at the time intended to be the final person to hold the position. In March 1978, Alf married Corner Shop owner Renee Bradshaw, and the following year left the GPO to help Renee at the shop. In 1980, the Roberts sold the shop in preparation for a move, but when Renee was killed in a car accident, Alf held onto the shop and ran it himself, putting his heart and soul into the p

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rdfs:comment	Alfred Sidney "Alf" Roberts O.B.E. was an Independent Councillor in Weatherfield, husband of Audrey Roberts and longtime proprietor of the Corner Shop in Coronation Street. Although he began his working life as a member of the sorting office staff at the GPO, Alf's life changed drastically when his wife Phyllis died of cancer in September 1972 and when he was chosen as Mayor of Weatherfield for a one year term in 1973, at the time intended to be the final person to hold the position. In March 1978, Alf married Corner Shop owner Renee Bradshaw, and the following year left the GPO to help Renee at the shop. In 1980, the Roberts sold the shop in preparation for a move, but when Renee was killed in a car accident, Alf held onto the shop and ran it himself, putting his heart and soul into the p
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Number of Appearances	1775(xsd:integer)
Sibling(s)	Malcolm Roberts
First Appearance	1961-02-08(xsd:date)
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Father	Sidney Roberts
Character Name	Alf Roberts
Mother	Eileen Roberts
Played By	Bryan Mosley
Duration	1971(xsd:integer) 1961196219631967(xsd:double)
Died	1999-01-01(xsd:date)
Last Appearance	1999-01-01(xsd:date)
Occupation	Shopkeeper
Spouse(s)	Phyllis Roberts Audrey Potter Renee Bradshaw
Born	1926-10-07(xsd:date)
abstract	Alfred Sidney "Alf" Roberts O.B.E. was an Independent Councillor in Weatherfield, husband of Audrey Roberts and longtime proprietor of the Corner Shop in Coronation Street. Although he began his working life as a member of the sorting office staff at the GPO, Alf's life changed drastically when his wife Phyllis died of cancer in September 1972 and when he was chosen as Mayor of Weatherfield for a one year term in 1973, at the time intended to be the final person to hold the position. In March 1978, Alf married Corner Shop owner Renee Bradshaw, and the following year left the GPO to help Renee at the shop. In 1980, the Roberts sold the shop in preparation for a move, but when Renee was killed in a car accident, Alf held onto the shop and ran it himself, putting his heart and soul into the place. His proudest achievement was the conversion of the shop into a mini-market in 1985. Later that year, he married hairdresser Audrey Potter. While they loved each other, Alf and Audrey often clashed over money. Alf was always satisfied with the cheaper option and horrified Audrey by buying 11 Coronation Street - a mere terraced house - against her wishes. In 1990, Alf was pushed into buying a semi in Grasmere Drive, which was much more to Audrey's taste. One matter where Alf refused to budge however was the shop, which he bought again at auction in 1993, after selling it earlier in the year, as he loved it so much. He sold it for good in 1994. Alf served as councillor for over 30 years and was on the committee at the Community Centre. After losing his seat to Deirdre Barlow in 1987 Alf suffered a heart attack - the first of several health problems which afflicted Alf later in his life. In 1994, he was chosen as Mayor again, and in 1995 his community and charity work was recognised with the OBE. He died on New Year's Day 1999 when he suffered a heart attack while attending Audrey's grandson Nick Tilsley's birthday party.
is Sibling(s) of	Malcolm Roberts
is Children of	Eileen Roberts Sidney Roberts
is Spouse(s) of	Renee Roberts Audrey Roberts

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