Roger Belanger

Roger Belanger, 67
BRUNSWICK -- Roger Belanger, 67, of Kyle Street, died peacefully at his home on Aug. 18, 2010, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Brunswick on May 4, 1943, the son of Napoleon R. Belanger and Lucille M. Belanger. He attended St. John's Catholic School in Brunswick and graduated from Brunswick High School in 1961. Roger loved to play basketball and was on the Brunswick High varsity basketball team.
Roger served in the 133D Armor Group of the Maine National Guard. On Feb. 21, 1976, he married his wife of 34 years, Sharon Eastman. He retired in 2005 from BIW after working 42 years as a machinist.
Roger was a member of the Brunswick Lodge Elks B.P.O.E. 2043 for 38 years. He enjoyed cooking with his Elks Lodge friends for lodge functions. Roger was also a member of the Brunswick Knights of Columbus. Roger loved playing golf, many cars of different models and NASCAR racing. He was an avid New York Giants football fan. Roger was fun loving and always the life of any party.
Roger was predeceased by his father and mother. He was also predeceased by his uncle Bill and his aunts affectionately known as the 'Dollies.' Surviving are Roger's wife, Sharon Belanger of Brunswick; a son, Daryl Belanger of Saratoga, N.Y.; and his sister, Joan Gerrish (former Joan Belanger) and her husband Ret. Col. Roger Gerrish of Brunswick/ Austin, Texas. Also surviving are a niece, Tracy Gerrish and her partner Sandra O'Neal of Kyle, Texas, nephew, Wayne Gerrish and his wife Cindy of Springfield, Va.; two great-nieces and one great-nephew.
Roger was dearly loved by his wife Sharon's large family.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, Aug. 22, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at Stetson's Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick. A funeral service will be held on Monday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home with Deacon Stephen Harnois officiating. Memorial condolences may be expressed and a video life tribute may be viewed at stetsonsfuneralhome.com.
Memorial donations
may be made to:
The Brunswick Elks Lodge
B.P.O.E. 2043
179 Park Row
Brunswick, Maine 04011