He was born on May 14, 1930, the son of Mason and Carmaline Marshall. Roger was born in Bowdoin and raised on the family farm in Bowdoin. He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1948.
Roger proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and married Janet Yates in 1951, while home on leave. He later worked as a construction foreman for Harry Crooker and Son’s for 40 years.
He enjoyed going to camp, hunting and especially time spent with family and grandchildren.
He was predeceased by parents, son Wayne Marshall, brother Herald Marshall, sisters Barbara Marshall, Shirley Card and grandson Kevin Perkins. Roger is survived by his wife of 63 years Janet Marshall of Dresden, sons Randy Marshall and wife Cindy of Bowdoin, Larry Marshall and wife Sally of Dresden, daughter Laurie Sylvester and husband Bryan of Dresden, daughterin law Lisa Marshall of Richmond, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will take place on Monday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery in Dresden.
In Roger’s memory, donations may be made to CHANS Hospice, 60 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011.
Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond.
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