Roger R. Farland, 87, of Manchester, died March 16, 2013 at Ridgewood Center in Bedford after a period of declining health.
He was born in Manchester on July 8, 1925 to Theodore and Virginie (Vanasse) Ferland. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester.
During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy Armed Guard.
Mr. Farland worked as a carpenter for Davison Construction Company for 34 years and was a member of Carpenters Union, Local 625 in Manchester.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 79 and the Mt. Royal Club. He enjoyed bowling and eating at the Puritan Backroom Restaurant in Manchester.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Dorothy V. Farland in 2002.
The family includes his wife of 68 years, Ruth A. (Capen) Farland of Manchester; a son, Real “Ray” Farland and his wife, Lise, of Manchester; a granddaughter, Lori Barnwell and her husband, Scott; two great grandchildren, Douglas and Owen Barnwell; a sister, Lucienne Perry of Manchester; and nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at St. Anthony Church, 172 Belmont St., Manchester. Committal prayers followed at Mt. Calvary Mausoleum, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5 Bedford Farms Dr., Suite 201, Bedford, NH 03110