ASHBURNHAM — Paul Francis Roger, 88, of Ashburnham, passed away on May 25, 2018 at The Highlands, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born in Leominster on August 18, 1929, a son of the late Oliva J. and Exina M. (Fontaine) Roger.
Paul was the owner of Roger’s Hardware Store in Ashburnham for many years. He was a friendly face, always helping those in need. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Paul was a very active and caring man for both his family and community. He served on the Ashburnham Trust Fund Commission, was a past member of the Lion’s Club and was on the board of the Gordon Erickson Rescue Truck Fund. For several years Paul was involved in the Ashburnham Advisory Committee. Always selfless and giving of himself, Paul enjoyed his many years volunteering with the Salvation Army.
A devout Christian, he served as Eucharistic Minister at St. Denis Church, where he was a longtime parishioner and past President of the Forever Young Club.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Pauline (Caron) Roger of Ashburnham, his eight children, David Roger and wife Marcia of Westminster, Steven Roger of Winchendon, Nancy Bolk and Dennis Bozza of Gardner, Kenneth Roger and wife Jill of Harwich Port, MA, Daniel Roger and wife Kim of Ashburnham, Karen Gravel of Gardner, James Roger and wife Heather of Westminster, and Amy LeBlanc and husband Kenneth of Westminster; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by his siblings, Madeleine Siciliano, Raymond Roger, and Reverend Richard Roger, as well as his daughter-in-law Lee Forrest Roger.
The funeral Mass will be held in Saint Denis Church, 85 Main St., Ashburnham. Burial will follow in Saint Denis Cemetery.
ASHBURNHAM — Paul Francis Roger, 88, of Ashburnham, passed away on May 25, 2018 at The Highlands, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born in Leominster on August 18, 1929, a son of the late Oliva J. and Exina M. (Fontaine) Roger.
Paul was the owner of Roger’s Hardware Store in Ashburnham for many years. He was a friendly face, always helping those in need. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Paul was a very active and caring man for both his family and community. He served on the Ashburnham Trust Fund Commission, was a past member of the Lion’s Club and was on the board of the Gordon Erickson Rescue Truck Fund. For several years Paul was involved in the Ashburnham Advisory Committee. Always selfless and giving of himself, Paul enjoyed his many years volunteering with the Salvation Army.
A devout Christian, he served as Eucharistic Minister at St. Denis Church, where he was a longtime parishioner and past President of the Forever Young Club.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Pauline (Caron) Roger of Ashburnham, his eight children, David Roger and wife Marcia of Westminster, Steven Roger of Winchendon, Nancy Bolk and Dennis Bozza of Gardner, Kenneth Roger and wife Jill of Harwich Port, MA, Daniel Roger and wife Kim of Ashburnham, Karen Gravel of Gardner, James Roger and wife Heather of Westminster, and Amy LeBlanc and husband Kenneth of Westminster; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by his siblings, Madeleine Siciliano, Raymond Roger, and Reverend Richard Roger, as well as his daughter-in-law Lee Forrest Roger.
The funeral Mass will be held in Saint Denis Church, 85 Main St., Ashburnham. Burial will follow in Saint Denis Cemetery.
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