Mr. Roger E. Olson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

LEWISTON - Roger E. Olson, a resident of Wayne, Maine passed away peacefully Friday January 10, 2020 with his loving family at his side, at D’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston Maine. Roger was born June 28th 1945, the son of the late Ellis Olson and Phyllis Turner Olson. He graduated from Berlin High School before enlisting in the United States Air Force where he served from 1964 to 1968. He was honorably discharged after four years of service. After returning home to Berlin N.H. he worked in the automotive industry. He then graduated from the New Hampshire Police Academy and served as a police officer for the City of Berlin for a short period of time. Upon moving to Lewiston, he worked for Emerson Chevrolet for 25 years. He was a hardworking man who loved his family. Roger is survived by his wife Rita whom he married in 1975. His children, David Olson and wife Jen of Fryeburg, Maine. Sandra Graul and husband Donald of Sabattus, Maine. Scott Olson and wife Cathy of Milton, NH. Ryan Olson and wife Sue of Charleston, South Carolina. Matthew Olson and wife Tricia of Topsham, Maine and thirteen grandchildren; Adrienne, David and Svea Olson, Taylor and Adam Graul, Abby and Alex Olson, Dominic and Serena Olson, Noah, Connor, Liam and Emerson Olson. He is predeceased by his first wife Pauline Olson of Berlin NH (who passed away tragically in an automobile accident), his father Ellis Olson and mother Phyllis Turner Olson of Wentworth Location NH, his sister Leslie Aubin of Berlin, NH and his brother Paul Olson of Swanzey, NH Roger’s family would like to send a special thank you to all the staff at D’Youville Pavillon Alzheimer's unit and the staff at Beacon Hospice for the excellent care they provided for Roger. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Roger's life will be celebrated 11:00 AM TUESDAY January 14th at Holy Family Church at 607 Sabattus Street Lewiston, Maine. Committal prayers along with military honors will follow at St. Peters Cemetery 217 Switzerland Road Lewiston, Maine. Family and friends are invited to visit Monday January 13th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.to 9 p.m at the Pinette Dillingham and Lynch Funeral Home at 305 Alfred A. Plourde Pkwy, Lewiston, Maine Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Memorial donations in Roger’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion Alzheimer’s Unit 102 Campus Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240

Mr. Roger E. Olson

June 28, 1945 - January 10, 2020

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