Roger Henry Chamberlain

LEWISTON – Roger Henry Chamberlain, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 23, 2016 at his home in Lewiston surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Turner on November 19, 1922 the son of the late David E. and Mary (Albert) Chamberlain. Roger lived in Lewiston for the past 70 years, and was a devout Catholic, being a parishioner at the Holy Family Church. On January 21,1946 Roger married the love of his life, Muriel L. (Lavoie), and they shared a marriage of 70 years. Roger was drafted into the United States Army, where he served in active duty for over 2 years during World War II. Roger put his life on the line for his country, as a Prisoner of War (POW) for over 5 months. He was a decorated veteran receiving the Silver Star among many other medals and honors. After returning home, he was very involved in ham radio, being a member of the Yankee Radio Club. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Roger was self-employed as a woodsman. Roger spent time in the woods, gathering specific lumber to craft his own hand made violins made from lumber he cut on his saw mill. He was known to be a very good finished carpenter, making various bits of furniture for members of his family and friends. He also enjoyed reading. He is survived by his wife, Muriel; his daughter, Deborah Audet and her partner Mike Dubois of Lisbon; his brothers, Armand and his wife Dottie of Westbrook, and Arthur “Bernard” and his wife Irene of Lewiston; his grandchildren, Jacob Audet and his partner Jenna Lewis of Hartford, and Heather Canty of Portland; his great-grandchildren, Pearson and Nolan Canty, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Edward, David, Lucien, Harold, and Delano Chamberlain. Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Roger’s online guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitation Fortin/LEWISTON on Monday, March 28 from 5-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Holy Family Church in Lewiston on Wednesday, March 30 at 11am. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 70 Horton St. Lewiston 784-4584.