Roger M. Strain

ROGER (ROCK) M. STRAIN LITTLETON, NH � Roger (Rock) M. Strain, 98, passed away on November 18, 2008. A native of Littleton, Rock was born on July 25, 1910, a son to Arthur (Peb) L. and Kia Strain, a third generation son from a family with unique nicknames. After graduating from High School in 1928, he joined his father�s business, The Strain Motor Company, an auto dealership. During World War II, he served in the Field Artillery which was followed by a return to the family business. He met and married Mary Fanyak in 1950, who was originally from Roundup, Montana. In the early 1950�s, he began purchasing property on speculation using the G I Bill money to finance. It was around the early 1960�s that the business he really enjoyed, land development, became a fulltime business and Strain Motor Company was closed officially in 1964. Rock was known to clear his own land for development, walking out of the woods with chainsaw in hand, plaid flannel shirt, and wearing his old hat. He continued with this right up until his late eighties. Also, he was a well-known figure at many local Littleton establishments. His low key land development style and self financing helped many first home buyers in Littleton�s community achieve the American dream of homeownership. Surviving family members include his sons, Arthur (Sandy) Strain and wife, Barbara; Roger (Jack) Strain and wife, Susan Forge; and three grandsons, Eric, Ian and Patrick. SERVICES � Calling hours were held on Friday, November 21st from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home located at 101 Union Street in Littleton. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, November 22nd at the Glenwood Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Carlton Schaller officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Littleton Senior Center, Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561. Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc. To view an online memorial to the send a message of condolence, please visit www.pillsburyfh.com SERVICES � The family will receive friends on Friday evening, November 21st from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home located at 101 Union Street in Littleton. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 22nd at 11:00 a.m. at Pillsbury Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Schaller officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in �Rock� Strain�s memory to the Littleton Senior Center, 16 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561 Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.pillsburyfh.com. A complete obituary will appear at a later date.