Mr. Roger P. Roberge

May 13, 1933 - July 25, 2018

AUBURN – Roger P. Roberge 85, a resident of Schooner Estates in Auburn passed away peacefully Wednesday July 25th with his loving family by his side. He was born in Sanford, May 13, 1933, the son of Philodore and Florence (Jagger) Roberge. Roger was a 1951 graduate of South Portland High School and then served two years in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He then continued his education graduating from Portland Junior College. He married the love of his life, the former Margaret (Peggy) Durdan in 1955. Together they celebrated 63 years of marriage on June 18th. Roger was employed 41 years at Coca Cola Bottling in South Portland, Augusta, and Lewiston until his retirement. His hobbies included woodworking as a finish carpenter, and his model trains. He loved his family and enjoyed supporting his children and grandchildren at their sporting events. Roger was an avid New England Patriots fan, and also enjoyed his fire side chats with fellow residents at Schooner Estates. Survivors include his wife, Peggy of Auburn; two sons, Stephen and wife Louise Roberge, of Monmouth, and Thomas and wife Lynn Roberge of Gray; two daughters, Janis Rollins and fiancé Robert Kenney of Bangor, and Barbara Moad and husband, Mark of Poland; two brothers, Richard and wife Linda Roberge of South Portland, and Peter and wife Marilyn Roberge of Windham. Also surviving are six grandchildren and four great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com ROBERGE died in Auburn, July 25, 2018, Mr. Roger P. Roberge age 85 years a resident of Schooner Estates. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring Roger’s life will be celebrated 11:00AM WEDNESDAY August 1st at St. Philip’s Church in Auburn. Graveside committal prayers to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford. Memorial donations in Roger’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Family and friends are invited to visit 6-8PM TUESDAY July 31st at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023