Roger was born in Notre Dame de Lourdes and was a young hard working farm boy when he moved to Fort Whyte in 1945 where he met the love of his life, Margaret. He worked at Canada Cement Lafarge for 40 years retiring as a foreman. He was also a market gardener for many years.
Roger was blessed with 5 children, Linda (Ken), Marilyn (Bob), George (Lynn), Jo-Anne (Keith), Theresa (Denis) and 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He will join his parents, Ralph and Madeline, brother Maurice, sister Cecile, son in law Ken, and grandson Cody in heaven.
Roger’s hobbies included curling, watching his grandchildren playing sports, playing cards, fishing and family time at his cottage. Both he and Margaret enjoyed travelling together.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 26 at Mary Mother of the Church Parish, 85 Kirkbridge Drive.
Special thanks to Dr. Hayward for his care and friendship and the staff of Riverview, 3 east.
