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Greenfield, MA - Roger L. Emerson, 265 Upper Rd, Deerfield, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Concord, New Hampshire, on March 5, 1962, the son of Lawrence and Naomi (Dennerly) Emerson.
He was a truck driver for the Holland Company based in Adams, from 2004 until 2021 when he moved back to his hometown to take care of his father Lawrence, after the passing of his mother. Shortly after, his health began to decline.
Survivors include his father, his wife Lori (Anton) Emerson, his son Nicholas (Racheal) Emerson of Greenfield, his daughter Christina (Dylan) Forde of Turners Falls, granddaughter Annette Cote, sister Judith Leveille (Neil) of Turners Falls, nieces and nephews, along with family members through marriage.
Roger enjoyed tinkering with RC cars, clocks, and working on cars. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and he enjoyed all kinds of music.
Roger enjoyed making people laugh and always lent a helping hand when he could. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family and will be deeply missed by all.
Visiting hours will be Sunday, Sept. 14 from 12:30 pm to 2:15 pm at the Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home, 87 Franklin St., Greenfield. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 pm at Green River Cemetery in Greenfield.
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Paul Chapley
September 12, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Cathy Hutton
September 11, 2025
I am so very for the loss of Rodger. I will pray for all of the family to ask for help from our Lord during this very difficult time. My thoughts are with you and may Rodger rest in peace and find comfort with his mother in heaven at this time.
Family
September 11, 2025
In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial donations to The American Lung Association or Lung Cancer Research Foundation
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