Roger E. Robichaud

Auburn - Roger E. Robichaud 76 of Sherwood Drive died with his family by his side, Wednesday September 23rd at Clover Health Care Center where he resided for the past 15 months. Born in Lewiston August 26, 1939 a son of Ephrem & Alice Savard Robichaud. He was educated in Auburn at St. Louis Elementary School and graduated from St. Dominic’s High School in the Class of 1959. He served in the U.S. Army in the early 1960’s and was stationed in Germany. He served in the in the Maine Army National Guard for 22 years retiring as an E-7. Roger was a member of the Catholic Church and was employed at BIW and retired after 20 years in 2006. He enjoyed music, and was a member of the Scarlet Cadets Drum & Bugle Corp and also played drums in parades with the Lisbon Kitty Corner Band. Roger also enjoyed bowling in his middle aged years and loved family gatherings. Roger will be remembered for his love of his family and for making people laugh. He is survived by his wife of 52 years the former Claire N. Duprez of Auburn whom he married July 6th, 1963, two sons, Randy Robichaud and wife Karen of Auburn, Rodney Robichaud of Auburn, grandchildren, Kasandra Mercier, Cameron Robichaud, Tyler and Trevor Robichaud, great-grandchildren, Alexia & Shaleigh Mercier, nephew Stanley Crockett and several nieces and nephews, his mother-in-law Lauretta Duprez. The family wishes to extend a heartwarming thank you to the staff at Clover Manor and Beacon Hospice for their professionalism and genuine care for Roger. Online condolences and photo gallery at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitation Fortin / Lewiston Sunday Sept. 27th 2:00 to 5:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday Sept. 28th at 11:00am Holy Family Church 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, Maine. Graveside committal with Military Honors St. Peter's Cemetery. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207) 784-4584