ROGER R LAMONTAGNE

A dearly loved man is being mourned by relatives and friends. Surrounded by his loving family, Roger Raymond LaMontagne passed from this world into eternal life on September 21 after a relentless battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was the oldest of eight children, born in Pawtucket, RI the son of Jeanne (Ferland) LaMontagne and Raymond LaMontagne. He is predeceased by three brothers, Raymond, Lucien, and Ernest. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis (LeBlanc) LaMontagne, two children, Elizabeth McNicol and her husband Eric and their children, James and Matthew; James LaMontagne and his children, Ellen and Nathan. He is also survived by siblings Armand, Lucille, Henry, and Anne and many nieces and nephews. Roger began his teaching career as a member of the religious order of Brothers of
Christian Instruction. He taught at Prevost High School in Fall River, MA in 1958 and later at Mt. Assumption Institute in Plattsburgh, NY, and Cathedral High in Detroit, MI. He ended his forty-year career in education at Quabbin Regional Middle – High School in Barre, MA in 1998. Roger was a master teacher who received accolades from countless former students who were grateful for his guidance and encouragement. Many of them pursued careers in areas related to the subjects he taught. Roger was an active member of his parish church, where he taught religious education for many years. He also served on the parish council, was a Eucharistic minister for over forty years, and a member of the St. Vincent de Paul committee. Roger was a skilled carpenter who spent a good part of his summers building and repairing. A lover of the outdoors, he always reserved time for camping trips with his family, finding solace and relaxation in the wonders of nature. Family was always front and center for Roger; he was ever thankful for the happy life he shared with his wife, children, and grandchildren. His days were filled with purpose and love, and he has left us a legacy of happy memories and an example of a strong faith that promises a happier life beyond the present one.

Roger’s funeral will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26th. from the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish, 46 Maple St., Spencer 01562.