Newmarket, New Hampshire
1925 - 2008
Newmarket- Roger L. Munroe, 82, of Lamprey River Park, died May 16, 2008, at the Rockingham Nursing Home, Brentwood, where he had resided since 2005.
Born July 3, 1925 in Kennebunkport, Me. the son of Charles E. and Lillian (Butland) Munroe he had lived in Newmarket for 48 years.
During World War II he served in the US Navy, and was stationed on the USS Quincy at the time of the Invasion of Normandy.
Roger worked as a meat cutter for various businesses.
He was a member of the Robert G. Durgin American Legion Post #67 in Newmarket.
He enjoyed playing golf and cards.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Barbara (Rollins) Munroe of Newmarket; 5 children, John Munroe and wife Nadine of Barrington, Patricia Ernest and husband Glenn of Baltimore, MD, Deborah Chick and husband Dwight of Newmarket, Diane Jones and husband Arthur of Newmarket and Peter Munroe and wife Denise of Florida; 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
There are no calling hours.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home, 77 Exeter Street, Newmarket, with Rev. Linda Overall officiating.
Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Newmarket.
Flowers are acceptable or should friends desire memorials may be made to NH Heart Association or the Alzheimers Association.
Visit www.kentandpelczarfh.com for guest book or more information.
Diane, Debbie, and Peter,
Your Dad was a wonderful person. I remember him always treating me warmly whenever I stopped by your house in the old days. My prayers are with you.
Tom Pettengill
May 31, 2008 | Newmarket, NH
To Barbara and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Roger. Your family made wonderful neighbors, and I have many happy memories of those times. My prayers are with you all.
Barbara Sewall
May 23, 2008 | Melrose, MA
There are no words that make things easier. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Polly (Richmond) House
May 21, 2008 | Lee, NH
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DADS PASSING KEEPING YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS
CHERYL (DAWES) HUNTER
May 19, 2008 | LEBANON, ME
To the Monroe family:
I was very surprised to read about your Dad,(Roger), It has been many years since I have seen any of you. Your dad is probably playing cards with my mom and dad right now and telling jokes.
My prays are with all of you.
Judy (Golden) Peckham
May 19, 2008 | Farmington, NH
To John, Nadine and the entire Monroe family.
I'll always be greatful for our great frendship while going through school. Your big hugs that you always gave to me and my Mom felt so sincere.
Roger and your MOM raised a great family and Rogers reflection is in each one of his children.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love,
Linda {Szabo}and Dave Dodds
PS. My Mom always loved you "Muggzie"
Linda Dodds
May 19, 2008 | Newmarket, NH
To The Munroe Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss, you are
such a wonderful family, and your Dads life shines through you. I can still see your Dads smile.
Please take comfort in knowing how he touched so many people with that wonderful smile.
My prayers are with you at this time.
Janice Carmichael Rosa
janice rosa
May 18, 2008 | Newmarket, NH
To the Munroe family,
The Newmarket Veterans Memorial
Trust would like to extend our
prayers to your family at this time.
We thank you for sharing part of his life with us, and to his service to our
country.
Fondly,
The Newmarket Veterans Memorial
Trust
janice rosa
May 18, 2008 | Newmarket, NH
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
julie norton
May 18, 2008 | Dover, NH
