Roger A. Auger, 85, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Kennebunk Maine. Roger dedicated his life to the town of Rumford Maine and moved to Kennebunk to be closer to his children. He enjoyed his daily walks, talking with the locals, and spending time in the Western Mountains of Maine. Roger was the unofficial social ambassador for the Town of Rumford.
Roger was born May 19, 1933 in Rumford Maine, the son of Lionel and Eva Auger, and is a graduate of Stevens High School, Class of 1952.
After high school he joined the Air Force in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1957. He attended University of Southern Maine in Portland Maine. Roger married Rachel Folland Auger in 1959. Together they had two children John Auger and Jennifer Auger Mazzaro.
Roger was a restaurant and lounge entrepreneur. In the 1960’s he owned the Hotel Rumford. In 1973 Roger purchased the Silvertone Restaurant where he worked until he retired. After retirement he assisted Rachel in the real estate business.
Survivors include Rachel A Auger – wife of 59 years, a son John Auger and wife Kelly Levandowski of Kennebunk, a daughter Jennifer Auger Mazzaro and husband Jonathan Mazzaro of Scarborough and four grandchildren Jacob Auger, Parker Auger, Charles Mollica Jr., Peter Mazzaro, great grandson Finn Auger, three brothers Lionel Auger Jr of Lakeland Florida, Billy Auger of Rangeley Maine, Paul Auger of Lakeland Florida, three sisters Lorraine Auger of Lakeland Florida, Joan Gelately of Lakeland Florida, and Gail Auger of Lakeland Florida.
Roger was predeceased by his parents Lionel Auger Sr and Eva Auger.
Hospice of Southern Maine were our guardian angels and assisted Roger on his journey. In memory of Roger Auger please make donations to the Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 Route 1 Scarborough, Maine 04074.
