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Roger Handy Obituary

Of Yarmouthport, formerly of Wayland and Danvers, passed peacefully into rest May 4. Beloved husband of Leone (Bailey) Handy. Devoted father of Lisa of Washington, DC, Mark, and his wife Nancie, of Framingham and adored grandfather of Emily and Jake. Memorial Services will be held at the First Parish Unitarian Church of Wayland on Saturday, May 14 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to make donations in memory of Roger to the American Cancer Society or to Conservation International, 1919 M St. NW, Washington, DC.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe on May 6, 2005.

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Richard K. Grier

May 12, 2005

Worked with Rodger 1973 - 1976

Norene Regan

May 6, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I did not know your dad Mark but he raised a Great son.. I remember looking out the window at work and you hugging and kissing your dad when he came to take you to lunch as he was leaving.. I had tears... Remember him in those loving way... Love Norene

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