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Roger Boyer Obituary
Roger was born on July 4, 1947, in Malone, N.Y., the son of the late Gerard and Marjorie (Lamica) Boyer.
Mr. Boyer served honorably in the U.S. Air Force and was retired from Millstone Power Station as an mechanical supervisor.
He is survived by his wife, Ellyn Boyer; a son, Roger Boyer of Ashland, N.H.; two brothers, Gregory Boyer of Belchertown, Mass., and Michael Boyer of Wilberham, Mass; five sisters, Angela Cortner of Key West, Fla., Eileen O'Sullivan of Springfield, Mass., Denise Brault of Kissimmee, Fla., Cecile Salas of Shippenville, Pa., and Jeannette Bucchieri of Windsor; and two grandchildren, Natalie and Anna Boyer.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at St. Agnes Church, Haigh Ave., Niantic. Interment with military honors will follow in East Lyme Cemetery, Boston Post Road, East Lyme.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.neilanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Boyer
Mary Beth Lamagna
December 7, 2015
Lynn and all of Roger's family - we extend our sincerest condolences. Roger was a smart, gentle, sweet and funny man. We were just blessed to have him celebrate with us at our son's wedding. We will all miss him. With love, his cousins, Mary Beth and Rob.
With the famous hat.
December 11, 2015
Roger will be missed by a lot of people. He was very outgoing is his personality and well liked by all the people at Millstone. I will miss him also.
May God bless welcome him and bless his family.
Rick Walker
Lana Simmons
December 10, 2015
To all the Boyer Family. Sincere sympathy on the loss of Roger. I had the pleasure of working with him at Millstone. A wonderful person that will be greatly missed for sure.
Richard & Jean Lindell
December 9, 2015
Condolences to wife and family.
Gregory Goodspeed
December 9, 2015
Lynn and family,
So very sorry. Roger was to me and many others "A Great friend".
Tim Butler
December 9, 2015
Roger was a good friend and mentor. He kept me (and our team) out of trouble. I will miss him.
Marie Robson
December 8, 2015
Leon and I are so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jose and Dawn Delacruz
December 8, 2015
So very sorry Lynn and Scott. Roger will be missed. I will always remember all the time Roger and I spent together fixing the Unit 1 jet. Those were the good old days.
John and Judy Haley
December 8, 2015
Jack and I are so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Kevin E. Hernandez
December 8, 2015
He was a friend of my grandfather Ed. Roger and I had a few conversations over the years that I remember vividly, the last was at my grandfather's funeral a few months ago. He was sweet and kind. He will be missed.
Barbara Brown
December 8, 2015
Lynn so sorry for your loss of Roger. I will keep you in m prayers as always.
Linda Griffiths
December 8, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. Linda and Rich Griffiths
Joseph Aquitante
December 8, 2015
So very sorry Lynn and Scott. Roger will be missed greatly. We had great times together
Fred & Robin Nelson
December 8, 2015
So very sorry Lynn. Roger will be missed greatly... God bless you all durning these difficult times
Monty
December 8, 2015
My deepest sorrow to hear of the passing of Roger. The times with his red CUDA will always be remembered. RIP.
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