Roger J. Torres

LEWISTON: Roger J. Torres of Louise St. in Auburn passed away after a long battle with several illnesses on Monday July 6, 2020. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on November 4, 1944, the son of the late Serafim and Mary Torres. He grew up in Sommerville, MA.

In his adult life he joined the Marine Corp and always defined himself as a Marine. When he got out he came to Lewiston where he met his wife Diane Torres. They got married on September 2, 1967 and celebrated their 50th anniversary before she passed.

He was a member of the Marine Corp League in Lewiston. As a trade he was a carpenter, worked for other before starting his own business. In his last 15 years of working he was with Androscoggin Head Start and childcare in charge of maintenance. As a hobby, he was involved in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts for both of his kids. He enjoyed camping and outdoor activities.

He is survived by his 2 children Michelle Miller and her husband John of Auburn and Jayson Torres and partner Crystal Guilmette of Auburn, his 7 grandchildren, Ashlee, Kourtney, Isaac, Kathryn, Emily, Kimberly, and Alexis and his 4 great-grandchildren, Saige, Jeramy, Chandler and Harper. He also leaves behind his 2 sisters, Gilda Theis of Nashville Tennessee, Lorraine White and her husband Steve of Plymouth Massachusetts, and his brother James with his wife Lorraine of Weymouth Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Diane in 2018.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visiting hours will be held at Fortin\Lewiston on Wednesday July 15, 2020 from 3-6pm followed by a memorial service at 6pm also at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the Maine Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.