Roger A. Toothaker, Jr., 85, died peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at CRVNA Hospice House surrounded by his family.
He was born in Worcester, MA on April 5, 1923, to Roger and Linda (Wiggins) Toothaker and grew up in Tewksbury, MA.
Mr. Toothaker was a World War II Army veteran, assigned to the Medical Department 117th General Hospital in Bristol, England.
He was a successful Golden Gloves contender in the Lowell, MA area prior to enlisting and participated in boxing matches as entertainment for the troops overseas, once fighting in an undercard exhibition headlined by Joe Louis.
He made his living as a self-employed carpenter, general contractor, and real estate developer in Billerica, MA, where he and his wife Gloria raised their family. After retiring, they made their home in Epsom for more than 30 years. They traveled to England and New Zealand and spent many winters in Florida.
Mr. Toothaker was a member of the Elwood O. Wells American Legion Post #112 in Epsom. He was an avid fan of both the Red Sox and the Patriots. He loved to golf, bowl, and fish with his dog, Dusty. He also enjoyed tending his large vegetable garden.
Mr. Toothaker was predeceased by his parents and his brother-in-law, Carlton Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gloria (Johnson) Toothaker; 3 children, Janice Greenleaf and Carol Toothaker, both of Epsom, and William Toothaker of Windsor; 7 grandchildren, Michelle and her husband Mike, Crystal and her husband Bob, Geoff, Amber, Will, Jim, and Katie; and 4 great grandchildren, Nick, Aeven, Teanna, and Jon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jay Johnson and his wife Virginia of Billerica, MA, Jon Johnson and Jo Ellen Carr both of Lowell, MA, and Christine Johnson (Carlton's wife) of Danvers, MA; and many nieces and nephews..
Funeral Information
Respecting his wishes, a private celebration of his life will be held by the family with a graveside service taking place later this spring in the McClary Cemetery in Epsom.
He was born in Worcester, MA on April 5, 1923, to Roger and Linda (Wiggins) Toothaker and grew up in Tewksbury, MA.
Mr. Toothaker was a World War II Army veteran, assigned to the Medical Department 117th General Hospital in Bristol, England.
He was a successful Golden Gloves contender in the Lowell, MA area prior to enlisting and participated in boxing matches as entertainment for the troops overseas, once fighting in an undercard exhibition headlined by Joe Louis.
He made his living as a self-employed carpenter, general contractor, and real estate developer in Billerica, MA, where he and his wife Gloria raised their family. After retiring, they made their home in Epsom for more than 30 years. They traveled to England and New Zealand and spent many winters in Florida.
Mr. Toothaker was a member of the Elwood O. Wells American Legion Post #112 in Epsom. He was an avid fan of both the Red Sox and the Patriots. He loved to golf, bowl, and fish with his dog, Dusty. He also enjoyed tending his large vegetable garden.
Mr. Toothaker was predeceased by his parents and his brother-in-law, Carlton Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gloria (Johnson) Toothaker; 3 children, Janice Greenleaf and Carol Toothaker, both of Epsom, and William Toothaker of Windsor; 7 grandchildren, Michelle and her husband Mike, Crystal and her husband Bob, Geoff, Amber, Will, Jim, and Katie; and 4 great grandchildren, Nick, Aeven, Teanna, and Jon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jay Johnson and his wife Virginia of Billerica, MA, Jon Johnson and Jo Ellen Carr both of Lowell, MA, and Christine Johnson (Carlton's wife) of Danvers, MA; and many nieces and nephews..
Funeral Information
Respecting his wishes, a private celebration of his life will be held by the family with a graveside service taking place later this spring in the McClary Cemetery in Epsom.
Roger A. Toothaker, Jr., 85, died peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at CRVNA Hospice House surrounded by his family.
He was born in Worcester, MA on April 5, 1923, to Roger and Linda (Wiggins) Toothaker and grew up in Tewksbury, MA.
Mr. Toothaker was a World War II Army veteran, assigned to the Medical Department 117th General Hospital in Bristol, England.
He was a successful Golden Gloves contender in the Lowell, MA area prior to enlisting and participated in boxing matches as entertainment for the troops overseas, once fighting in an undercard exhibition headlined by Joe Louis.
He made his living as a self-employed carpenter, general contractor, and real estate developer in Billerica, MA, where he and his wife Gloria raised their family. After retiring, they made their home in Epsom for more than 30 years. They traveled to England and New Zealand and spent many winters in Florida.
Mr. Toothaker was a member of the Elwood O. Wells American Legion Post #112 in Epsom. He was an avid fan of both the Red Sox and the Patriots. He loved to golf, bowl, and fish with his dog, Dusty. He also enjoyed tending his large vegetable garden.
Mr. Toothaker was predeceased by his parents and his brother-in-law, Carlton Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gloria (Johnson) Toothaker; 3 children, Janice Greenleaf and Carol Toothaker, both of Epsom, and William Toothaker of Windsor; 7 grandchildren, Michelle and her husband Mike, Crystal and her husband Bob, Geoff, Amber, Will, Jim, and Katie; and 4 great grandchildren, Nick, Aeven, Teanna, and Jon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jay Johnson and his wife Virginia of Billerica, MA, Jon Johnson and Jo Ellen Carr both of Lowell, MA, and Christine Johnson (Carlton's wife) of Danvers, MA; and many nieces and nephews..
Funeral Information
Respecting his wishes, a private celebration of his life will be held by the family with a graveside service taking place later this spring in the McClary Cemetery in Epsom.
He was born in Worcester, MA on April 5, 1923, to Roger and Linda (Wiggins) Toothaker and grew up in Tewksbury, MA.
Mr. Toothaker was a World War II Army veteran, assigned to the Medical Department 117th General Hospital in Bristol, England.
He was a successful Golden Gloves contender in the Lowell, MA area prior to enlisting and participated in boxing matches as entertainment for the troops overseas, once fighting in an undercard exhibition headlined by Joe Louis.
He made his living as a self-employed carpenter, general contractor, and real estate developer in Billerica, MA, where he and his wife Gloria raised their family. After retiring, they made their home in Epsom for more than 30 years. They traveled to England and New Zealand and spent many winters in Florida.
Mr. Toothaker was a member of the Elwood O. Wells American Legion Post #112 in Epsom. He was an avid fan of both the Red Sox and the Patriots. He loved to golf, bowl, and fish with his dog, Dusty. He also enjoyed tending his large vegetable garden.
Mr. Toothaker was predeceased by his parents and his brother-in-law, Carlton Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gloria (Johnson) Toothaker; 3 children, Janice Greenleaf and Carol Toothaker, both of Epsom, and William Toothaker of Windsor; 7 grandchildren, Michelle and her husband Mike, Crystal and her husband Bob, Geoff, Amber, Will, Jim, and Katie; and 4 great grandchildren, Nick, Aeven, Teanna, and Jon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jay Johnson and his wife Virginia of Billerica, MA, Jon Johnson and Jo Ellen Carr both of Lowell, MA, and Christine Johnson (Carlton's wife) of Danvers, MA; and many nieces and nephews..
Funeral Information
Respecting his wishes, a private celebration of his life will be held by the family with a graveside service taking place later this spring in the McClary Cemetery in Epsom.
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