Obituary

Rutland – Roger E. Marchand Sr., 86, of Rutland and formerly of Worcester, passed away in Saint Vincent Hospital on Monday, November 7, 2022.

Roger was married for 65 years, to the love of his life Florence L. (Rousseau) Marchand who died on August 10, 2022. He is survived by his five children and 9 grandchildren, Margaret Grisson and her husband, Daniel of Worcester, and their children, Danielle, Andrew and Dominique; Suzanne Coughlin and her husband Glenn of Worcester, and their children, Shannon, Alicia and Benjamin; Roger Marchand Jr., his partner Joy Corbin of Worcester, and her daughter Hope; Dolores McCole and her husband, Phil of South Londonderry, VT; and Julie Haz and her husband, Carlos of Rutland and their children, Nicholas, Emily and Joshua; two sisters, Pauline Mulligan of Alexandria, VA and Claire Revelli and her husband, James of Worcester; 8 great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.

Roger was born in Whitinsville, son of the late Roger R. and Eugenie (Metivier) Marchand and is also predeceased by two brothers, Robert N. Marchand Sr. and Paul Marchand.

Roger graduated from the former Worcester Boy’s Trade High School in Worcester and worked his entire 54-year career with the Sears and Roebuck Company retiring in 2012 as a maintenance supervisor. He had a strong work ethic and encouraged others to be reliable and take pride in their work.

Roger was a member of Saint John’s Church in Worcester and previously belonged to Holy Name of Jesus Parish where he volunteered for many years in countless capacities including as the CYC Coordinator and a volunteer at bingo. Roger dedicated 35 years to the Boy Scouts of America as a Scoutmaster. Roger and his wife Florence had been active in the Engaged Encounter community for many years and touched countless couples preparing for marriage by presenting weekends and coordinating behind the scenes. Roger was a leader and worked to bring people together in all the things he did. He was an avid runner and would often be found doing carpentry or any other handy man work that needed to be done at his family and friends’ homes.

He would never pass up an opportunity to go to the beach or camping, but his happiest times were when he was traveling with his wife and being with his children and grandchildren, especially the time that was spent together every year as a family at Nickerson State Park on Cape Cod.

Calling Hours will be held on November 16th at 10 at Saint John’s Church 44 Temple Street Worcester followed by a Funeral Mass at 11AM. Burial will take place in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. Memorial contributions in memory of Roger may be made to St. John’s Food Pantry 44 Temple Street Worcester and St Peter’s Central Catholic School 865 Main Street Worcester.

Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home 12 Hammond St. Worcester is directing arrangements. To share a memory of Roger or to sign his online guestbook, please visit www.Royfuneral.com

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