Roger Rodrigue

LEWISTON - Roger Rodrigue, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday July 29, 2015 at his home after a long illness. He was born in Lewiston, ME on November 16, 1929 the son of Paul and Fernande (Lacasse) Rodrigue. He attended local schools and served his country in the United States Army. After leaving the military he met Edwina Paradis and together they shared many good years. Roger worked as a handsewer for Belmoc Shoe and also at Soule Glass. Roger loved to ride horses and play cards but one of his favorite events was the yearly camping trip to Tacoma Lake for the summer. Spending time with their children, grandchildren, friends, and family were very important to Roger. He is survived by his wife Edwina, two daughters Darlene and her husband William Roy, and Brenda Russell; two brothers, Fern Rodrigue and Robert Rodrigue, grandchildren Tammy and Gene Marsella, James and Stephanie Roy, Kim and Dave Saldana, Scott and Tina Russell, Bill and Rena Roy, Deanna Roy, Victor and Kathy Madore; Great Grandchildren Roland Gendreau, Shonah Russell, Halie Saldana, Cassidy Saldana, Jaydon Roy, Johnathan Morin Emilio Marsella, Dario Marsella, Jaxson Roy, Sandra and Ryan Marshal, and Ryan Stockburger; several great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, a son in law Greg Russell, and sister in law Pauline Rodrigue. The family would like to give a special thanks to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Agency as well as Todd for the wonderful care provided to their father.

Visitation will be Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at The Fortin Group Lewiston. A memorial service will be held at Holy Family Church, Sabattus Street, Lewiston, on Monday at 11 a.m. followed by a committal at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Switzerland Road, Lewiston. Donations may be made in Roger’s name to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240 or Alzheimer’s Association of Maine, 282 U.S. Route 1, No. 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral, Cremation and Monument Providers, 70 Horton St., Lewiston ME 04240 207-784-4584.