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Roger A. King

Colrain, MA - Roger Alan King, of Colrain, died peacefully in the home he built on a parcel of his family's farm, on November 8th, 2025. He was 75.

Roger was born on October 2nd, 1950 in Greenfield, MA to Robert King of Long Island, NY and Geneva King (nee Peterson) of Adamsville, Colrain. He is survived by his brothers, Edward and Ralph King, his nieces Heather King and Colleen King, his son Jay Wyant-King, and his grandchildren Roland and Atlas King.

Roger's family and friends plan to meet to celebrate his life, adventures, and memory in the early spring. And if you've read this far, please reach out to [email protected] to be notified of the date and location of his memorial, share memories you hold dear, or meet a friend in grief.

In lieu of flowers, please take a friend's dog for a walk, or visit Mt. Monadnock, or tap a maple tree, or reach out to that friend, sibling, or parent that you've been thinking about catching up with.

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

Published by The Recorder on Nov. 29, 2025.

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