Roger Arthur Therrien
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Roger Therrien passed away suddenly due to an accident on March 10, 2021. He was surrounded by his significant other and five of his six children.
Roger Therrien, 71, was born in Sanford, Maine, December 28, 1949 and is predeceased by his parents, Roger A Therrien, Sr and Francis Adamski Therrien.
Roger attended Sanford schools, and upon completion joined the U.S. Army and served over 9 years. After discharge he joined and retired from JEOL in Peabody, Ma and went on to a second career and retirement with Stapla Ultrasonics, in Wilmington, Ma. He then worked for a brief time at Camper's Inn in Merrimack, N.H. He also earned an Associates' Degree in Biomedical Xray.
A wonderful partner, father, grandfather and friend, Roger's greatest joy in life was spending quality time with his family. This included significant other, Linda Conley of Londonderry, N.H.; and his children and grandchildren. He is survived by Denise Brawn and husband, Lee of Glenburn, Me; David Therrien and wife Autumn of Levant, Me.; Kami Zink of Goffstown, NH and Justin Rancatore, ; Michelle Weatherby and husband Joseph of Concord, N.H.; Jessica Inglis and husband, Craig of Charleston, S.C.; Brooke Therrien and Noah Hickman of Nashua, N.H.; and stepsons Joseph Gagnon of Goffstown, N.H.; Christopher Gagnon and wife Mia, of Hooksett, N.H. and Richard Gagnon and wife Charlye of Felton, De. And the pride and joy of his life, his grandchildren, Marvin Brawn, Mason and Margaret Therrien, Sophia, Lilyanna and Liam Zink, Wyatt Weatherby, Cooper and Holden Inglis, Elizabeth Grace Moody, Ethan Gagnon and Brielle Gagnon. He is predeceased by two grandsons, James Therrien and Michael Austin Moody. Roger also leaves his sister, Helen Bragg and husband Richard, of Sanford, Me and is predeceased by sister Yvette Bergeron. He also has several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Roger was active in the Boy Scouts of America, both as a young man and into adulthood, having served as a scout leader for several years. He was passionate about camping and loved nothing more than sitting around a campfire at night interacting with family and friends. He liked fishing and boating and the outdoors, in general. An avid photographer, he loved capturing his family and nature and wildlife in pictures, and he loved music, particularly from the 70s era. Roger loved taking car rides through N.H. and a trip to the drug store could end up taking 6 hours just taking the long way home!
Roger was a kind, loving man who was loved by everyone who knew him. He had a wonderful sense of humor and entertained family, friends and mostly grandkids with his quick wit. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace, Roger, we love you.
Calling Hours will be held on Sunday April 18th from 11am to 1pm with a private Funeral Service to be held at a later time. Services will be held at the French and Rising Funeral Home 17 S. Mast Street Goffstown, NH 03045