EASTPORT - Roscoe "Rocky" Elmer Archer III, 70, passed away November 22, 2022. He was born on December 8, 1951, in Lincoln, the son of the late Roscoe E. Archer Jr. and Roberta (Jenkins).
Rocky was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served honorably during the Vietnam War from 1971 to 1974.
"He was a Mason and initiated into the fraternityin Eastern Lodge #7 A.F. & A.M. in Eastport as an entered apprentice on June 8, 1987, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft on September 14, 1987, and raised to a master Mason on November 22, 1987. Rocky served the lodge faithfully for many years in several offices. He was a master in 2009 and 2013, junior steward in 2012, senior steward in 2014, junior deacon in 2010 and 2011 and senior warden from 2016 through 2019. He received his 25-year pin on January 13, 2013. Rocky loved working in the kitchen of the lodge, especially when using the grill cooking steaks for suppers and hot dogs and hamburgers for events. He enjoyed planning meals and really liked calling his brethren for food donations for occasions. He was and will be greatly missed." -Eastern Lodge #7 A.F. & A.M.
Rocky held various positions on the Eastport City Council, including president. He was also a former representative to the Washington County Council of Governments. Rocky was a longtime employee of the Passamaquoddy Water District.
He was an avid outdoorsman, with hunting at the top of the list.
"Rocky was a great guy with a heart of gold. He had a wonderful sense of humor amd was a wicked good sport. I think back to the Polar Bear Dip when he wore that pink tutu in memory and in honor of his dear Hubba. That took a lot of courage and was filled with love. Rocky always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. He was the kind of guy that always wanted to lend a hand. He was a giving man, and it was genuine. Rocky was loved and he will be missed by many." -Tessa Ftorek
"Rocky was a very dear friend and co-worker. Some of us were close enough to be considered family. He was a character for sure and was always good for a few laughs. Rocky was known for offering up a helping hand when and where needed. Certain it is that we all share a good number of memories of him and that he left us with many. May we cherish and share them." -Ella Kowal
Rocky is survived by his four sons, Roscoe "Sonny" Archer IV and fiancee Loraine of Alaska, David Archer and fiancee Leslie of Virginia, John Archer and wife Alison of Maine and Spencer Archer of Maine; three stepsons, John Surles and wife Kim of Maine, Christopher Surles of Maine and Aaron Surles and wife Kristy of Maine; 14 grandchildren, Roscoe V, Samuel, Dylan, Jeremy, Izyck, Blake and Kendall Archer, Dalton, Logan, Jack, Braydi, Jaycee, Keason and Layni Surles; four sisters, Jacqueline Crocker, Sapphire Reedinger, Beth Wheaton and Roxanne Fogg; a brother, Clayton Archer; and many friends and relatives, including Howard and Linda Johnson, Robert and Marilu Scott, Tessa Ftorek and Ella Kowal.
He was predeceased by his wife, Helen G. Archer (Wilson); and his brother, Russell "Rusty" Archer. Not only did Roscoe and Helen share the same birthday, they also made it their anniversary!
A graveside service will be held in Eastport during Memorial Day weekend. Donations in his memory may be made to Sarah's House of Maine, 346 Maine Road, Holden, ME 04429.
Rocky was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served honorably during the Vietnam War from 1971 to 1974.
"He was a Mason and initiated into the fraternityin Eastern Lodge #7 A.F. & A.M. in Eastport as an entered apprentice on June 8, 1987, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft on September 14, 1987, and raised to a master Mason on November 22, 1987. Rocky served the lodge faithfully for many years in several offices. He was a master in 2009 and 2013, junior steward in 2012, senior steward in 2014, junior deacon in 2010 and 2011 and senior warden from 2016 through 2019. He received his 25-year pin on January 13, 2013. Rocky loved working in the kitchen of the lodge, especially when using the grill cooking steaks for suppers and hot dogs and hamburgers for events. He enjoyed planning meals and really liked calling his brethren for food donations for occasions. He was and will be greatly missed." -Eastern Lodge #7 A.F. & A.M.
Rocky held various positions on the Eastport City Council, including president. He was also a former representative to the Washington County Council of Governments. Rocky was a longtime employee of the Passamaquoddy Water District.
He was an avid outdoorsman, with hunting at the top of the list.
"Rocky was a great guy with a heart of gold. He had a wonderful sense of humor amd was a wicked good sport. I think back to the Polar Bear Dip when he wore that pink tutu in memory and in honor of his dear Hubba. That took a lot of courage and was filled with love. Rocky always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. He was the kind of guy that always wanted to lend a hand. He was a giving man, and it was genuine. Rocky was loved and he will be missed by many." -Tessa Ftorek
"Rocky was a very dear friend and co-worker. Some of us were close enough to be considered family. He was a character for sure and was always good for a few laughs. Rocky was known for offering up a helping hand when and where needed. Certain it is that we all share a good number of memories of him and that he left us with many. May we cherish and share them." -Ella Kowal
Rocky is survived by his four sons, Roscoe "Sonny" Archer IV and fiancee Loraine of Alaska, David Archer and fiancee Leslie of Virginia, John Archer and wife Alison of Maine and Spencer Archer of Maine; three stepsons, John Surles and wife Kim of Maine, Christopher Surles of Maine and Aaron Surles and wife Kristy of Maine; 14 grandchildren, Roscoe V, Samuel, Dylan, Jeremy, Izyck, Blake and Kendall Archer, Dalton, Logan, Jack, Braydi, Jaycee, Keason and Layni Surles; four sisters, Jacqueline Crocker, Sapphire Reedinger, Beth Wheaton and Roxanne Fogg; a brother, Clayton Archer; and many friends and relatives, including Howard and Linda Johnson, Robert and Marilu Scott, Tessa Ftorek and Ella Kowal.
He was predeceased by his wife, Helen G. Archer (Wilson); and his brother, Russell "Rusty" Archer. Not only did Roscoe and Helen share the same birthday, they also made it their anniversary!
A graveside service will be held in Eastport during Memorial Day weekend. Donations in his memory may be made to Sarah's House of Maine, 346 Maine Road, Holden, ME 04429.
EASTPORT - Roscoe "Rocky" Elmer Archer III, 70, passed away November 22, 2022. He was born on December 8, 1951, in Lincoln, the son of the late Roscoe E. Archer Jr. and Roberta (Jenkins).
Rocky was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served honorably during the Vietnam War from 1971 to 1974.
"He was a Mason and initiated into the fraternityin Eastern Lodge #7 A.F. & A.M. in Eastport as an entered apprentice on June 8, 1987, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft on September 14, 1987, and raised to a master Mason on November 22, 1987. Rocky served the lodge faithfully for many years in several offices. He was a master in 2009 and 2013, junior steward in 2012, senior steward in 2014, junior deacon in 2010 and 2011 and senior warden from 2016 through 2019. He received his 25-year pin on January 13, 2013. Rocky loved working in the kitchen of the lodge, especially when using the grill cooking steaks for suppers and hot dogs and hamburgers for events. He enjoyed planning meals and really liked calling his brethren for food donations for occasions. He was and will be greatly missed." -Eastern Lodge #7 A.F. & A.M.
Rocky held various positions on the Eastport City Council, including president. He was also a former representative to the Washington County Council of Governments. Rocky was a longtime employee of the Passamaquoddy Water District.
He was an avid outdoorsman, with hunting at the top of the list.
"Rocky was a great guy with a heart of gold. He had a wonderful sense of humor amd was a wicked good sport. I think back to the Polar Bear Dip when he wore that pink tutu in memory and in honor of his dear Hubba. That took a lot of courage and was filled with love. Rocky always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. He was the kind of guy that always wanted to lend a hand. He was a giving man, and it was genuine. Rocky was loved and he will be missed by many." -Tessa Ftorek
"Rocky was a very dear friend and co-worker. Some of us were close enough to be considered family. He was a character for sure and was always good for a few laughs. Rocky was known for offering up a helping hand when and where needed. Certain it is that we all share a good number of memories of him and that he left us with many. May we cherish and share them." -Ella Kowal
Rocky is survived by his four sons, Roscoe "Sonny" Archer IV and fiancee Loraine of Alaska, David Archer and fiancee Leslie of Virginia, John Archer and wife Alison of Maine and Spencer Archer of Maine; three stepsons, John Surles and wife Kim of Maine, Christopher Surles of Maine and Aaron Surles and wife Kristy of Maine; 14 grandchildren, Roscoe V, Samuel, Dylan, Jeremy, Izyck, Blake and Kendall Archer, Dalton, Logan, Jack, Braydi, Jaycee, Keason and Layni Surles; four sisters, Jacqueline Crocker, Sapphire Reedinger, Beth Wheaton and Roxanne Fogg; a brother, Clayton Archer; and many friends and relatives, including Howard and Linda Johnson, Robert and Marilu Scott, Tessa Ftorek and Ella Kowal.
He was predeceased by his wife, Helen G. Archer (Wilson); and his brother, Russell "Rusty" Archer. Not only did Roscoe and Helen share the same birthday, they also made it their anniversary!
A graveside service will be held in Eastport during Memorial Day weekend. Donations in his memory may be made to Sarah's House of Maine, 346 Maine Road, Holden, ME 04429.
Rocky was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served honorably during the Vietnam War from 1971 to 1974.
"He was a Mason and initiated into the fraternityin Eastern Lodge #7 A.F. & A.M. in Eastport as an entered apprentice on June 8, 1987, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft on September 14, 1987, and raised to a master Mason on November 22, 1987. Rocky served the lodge faithfully for many years in several offices. He was a master in 2009 and 2013, junior steward in 2012, senior steward in 2014, junior deacon in 2010 and 2011 and senior warden from 2016 through 2019. He received his 25-year pin on January 13, 2013. Rocky loved working in the kitchen of the lodge, especially when using the grill cooking steaks for suppers and hot dogs and hamburgers for events. He enjoyed planning meals and really liked calling his brethren for food donations for occasions. He was and will be greatly missed." -Eastern Lodge #7 A.F. & A.M.
Rocky held various positions on the Eastport City Council, including president. He was also a former representative to the Washington County Council of Governments. Rocky was a longtime employee of the Passamaquoddy Water District.
He was an avid outdoorsman, with hunting at the top of the list.
"Rocky was a great guy with a heart of gold. He had a wonderful sense of humor amd was a wicked good sport. I think back to the Polar Bear Dip when he wore that pink tutu in memory and in honor of his dear Hubba. That took a lot of courage and was filled with love. Rocky always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. He was the kind of guy that always wanted to lend a hand. He was a giving man, and it was genuine. Rocky was loved and he will be missed by many." -Tessa Ftorek
"Rocky was a very dear friend and co-worker. Some of us were close enough to be considered family. He was a character for sure and was always good for a few laughs. Rocky was known for offering up a helping hand when and where needed. Certain it is that we all share a good number of memories of him and that he left us with many. May we cherish and share them." -Ella Kowal
Rocky is survived by his four sons, Roscoe "Sonny" Archer IV and fiancee Loraine of Alaska, David Archer and fiancee Leslie of Virginia, John Archer and wife Alison of Maine and Spencer Archer of Maine; three stepsons, John Surles and wife Kim of Maine, Christopher Surles of Maine and Aaron Surles and wife Kristy of Maine; 14 grandchildren, Roscoe V, Samuel, Dylan, Jeremy, Izyck, Blake and Kendall Archer, Dalton, Logan, Jack, Braydi, Jaycee, Keason and Layni Surles; four sisters, Jacqueline Crocker, Sapphire Reedinger, Beth Wheaton and Roxanne Fogg; a brother, Clayton Archer; and many friends and relatives, including Howard and Linda Johnson, Robert and Marilu Scott, Tessa Ftorek and Ella Kowal.
He was predeceased by his wife, Helen G. Archer (Wilson); and his brother, Russell "Rusty" Archer. Not only did Roscoe and Helen share the same birthday, they also made it their anniversary!
A graveside service will be held in Eastport during Memorial Day weekend. Donations in his memory may be made to Sarah's House of Maine, 346 Maine Road, Holden, ME 04429.
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