Roger A. LaRue

1931 - 2011

Auburn - Roger LaRue, 79, of Auburn passed away Wednesday July 6, 2011 peacefully in his sleep at his home with his loving family at his side after a long battle with Parkinson. Born in Lewiston on July 7,1931, he was the son of Adelard and Leonie St. Pierre LaRue of Quebec and later, Lewiston. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Allarie/LaRue on Sept.15, 1951. His devotion and love for her lasted well beyond her death 12 years ago. He still called her his sweetheart. Roger was a member of Sacred Heart Church.

He lived a full life and will be remembered for his outstanding work ethic, his wise guy humor and his total devotion to his family. A gentleman to friends, family and every stranger he met, he was a shining role model for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was modest but engaging and would never have wanted all this to be said about him!

As a hand sewer for many years at Sebago Shoe, he would rise before the crack of dawn to commute to Westbrook from Auburn.

He was exceptionally quick and took great pride in perfecting the technique of hand sewing. As a result of his expertise and skill, the company sent him to Haiti, California and Paris on several occasions to demonstrate the craftsmanship of hand sewing. His engaging personality coupled with his bilingual abilities assisted in his interactions with the public, and he enjoyed answering questions from the crowds that would gather around him.

He loved sports and was a devoted fan at all of his family’s sporting events, where he thoroughly enjoyed the competition. He was a generous man and found little comfort in the need to accumulate “stuff.” He would give you the shirt off his back and not blink an eye.

He is survived by his four children, Richard LaRue, Linda LaRue-Keniston and her husband, Martin Keniston, Sue LaRue, Scott LaRue and Shelli Labbe ; 8 grand children, Eric LaRue and his wife Jennifer, Jody LaRue and his wife Kelley, Sarah LaRue, Michael LaRue, Joshua Keniston, Tyler Keniston, Corey LaRue, Nicole LaRue: 4 great grandchildren, Lauren LaRue, Lukas and Owen LaRue, Madison LaRue. He is also survived by his brother Raymond LaRue and his wife Carmen and his sister Fern LaRue. He was predeceased by a sister Rita Lessard and a brother Donald LaRue.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Helping Hand Elders Independence of Maine and Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice

Online guest book and condolences may be shared at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visitation Fortin /Auburn Friday 5 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church 8 Sacred Heart Place, Auburn, ME 04210 Saturday 9:00 AM. Burial will be private at Glenside Cemetery in Winthrop. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home Cremation and Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, Maine 04240 207 783-8545