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for Roger Quesnel
Timothy Donath
July 30, 2020
So sad to hear of your passing. I’ve known you for a good deal of my life. You always looked for the good in everyone, and you always, always, encouraged fair play. You meant a lot to many of my Mystic generation. The world and Mystic, has lost a good and caring, human being.
Vickie Fulkerson
September 3, 2013
Beth and Jeff ... Rog's kindness made the world a lot better place. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. Love always.
Rod Sweet
August 27, 2013
Beth, I'm in Florida now and just received information about Roger. Without Roger's understanding the Mystic River Moon Runners would not have been so popular. With Roger's help the moon runners were able to conduct running events in support of the centers Building Fund and Roger help us on the softball field when we were short a player. Hope to see you soon.
Rod Sweet
August 19, 2013
I just caught up with the news of the loss of Roger. I moved out of Mystic long ago, but remember fondly my time in Mystic at the "Center"... Roger was such a helpful guide for me in navigating my youth and teen years. He created fun and safe times for the kids of Mystic.... dances at the Center on Saturday nights, and in the summer-at the beach, the block dances at the A&P parking lot and later at the Seaport parking lot. Hundreds of kids benefitted, the regulars..... the Dorseys, Foleys, the Swanns, Richie Brooks, Billy Woodward, Donny Main, Ricky Durham, Rich Glennen, Barbara and Cindy Friswell, Fritz Hillbert, Debbie and Sue Evarts, so many more..... Roger was a great role model for all the kids of Mystic. The 60's were changing times and he helped to offer us so many good choices... basketball, gymnastics, movies, roller skating trips, trips to Riverside, but the best was just having a place to go and hang out - ping pong, pinball machines, bumper pool and that AWFUL piano!!! It was a fun safe place with such a great person to learn from. Thank you, Rog.... Rest In Peace.
Nan Arnstein
August 18, 2013
I am sorry to learn of the passing of a person who made growing up in the 60's and 70's in Mystic a wonderful and magical place. Many of the lessons I learned at MCC and Williams Beach continue to serve me today. Thank you, Roger, and thank you Beth for the influences you both have had on my life. Roger will be missed, but his lessons for living will continue on.
Lynn Schroder
August 18, 2013
Like many here, I too had pleasant memories of the Pearl Street location: playing hopscotch and other "pre-school" activities, learning to swim at Williams Beach and
Mr. Quesnel. Condolences to Beth ( my excellent junior high algebra teacher) and family.
August 17, 2013
Beth & Jeff,
What wonderful comments, praises and memories of Roger's life. Thank you for the wonderful yearly family picnics at your home. Both you and Roger were great hosts. Our deepest sympathy for loss.
Max & Rosemary Miller
Richard Woodworth
August 17, 2013
Beth & Jeff
I am so sorry to learn of Roger's passing when I returned home from a mini vacation. His friendship goes back into the mid 60's when I ran the waterfront at Williams Beach. His knowledge when he spoke and friendliness were attributes that all of us should try and emmulate. He always had a warm smile and friendly greeting for everyone he came in contact with. May you find solace in the knowledge that he has gone to the reward that he earned here on earth. May his soul rest in peace in the presence of the Lord.
Dick
August 16, 2013
We were very sorry to learn of Roger's passing. Although we only saw him a few times over the years at family picnics, weddings, funerals, etc., his character and goodness certainly shone through. George loved talking sports with him. Our deepest condolences to Beth and Jeff. God bless.
George and Rosemary Roberts
Waterbury, CT
Bill Hughes
August 14, 2013
I'm very saddened to learn of Roger's passing. I will always have fond memories Roger and his dedication to the Mystic community as a whole. He made the Community Center feel like an extended family where everone was welcome.
Marilyn Heffner-Kelley
August 14, 2013
Some 47 years ago you impacted my life with your inspiration, dedication and unparalleled love and devotion to the lives you met each day.
Thank you
RJ and Chris Nickerson
August 14, 2013
Beth and Family,
The contributions you and Roger made to the Pearl St. Mystic Community center (and so much more) were the makings of many fine childhood memories (fun, developmental and safe). The manner in which you genuinely helped and inspired so many, most can only aspire to master. Hopefully you find comfort and peace in knowing what you've both meant to our community.
Bill Woodward
August 13, 2013
I am very sad to hear about Roger's passing. He was such a good influence to us all. Friday night movies, the dances, the junior board will never be forgotten. There are too many good times with Roger to list. He will always be remembered. Bill Woodward
Mike Street
August 13, 2013
Beth and Jeff:
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of my Mentor, Boss and most of all my friend. There wasn't a time that Roger didn't let some boy or girls participate in any program that they could not afford. He let them all have fun.
I was fortunate enough to have worked for Roger as a Life Guard down at Williams Beach. I fondly remember the day that he told me I was going to teach swimming lessons. I was excited but what he didn't tell me was it was going to be the “huggers”. These were the kids who never swam and they just hugged onto your neck for dear life. Roger just smiled when I found out.
Life down at the MCC on Pearl Street is a story by itself. We held Teen Dances, movies on Saturday for the kids, Volley ball, and Basketball. I remember that because the gym was so small the walls were in play.
One of the funniest things I recall was when Roger tried to fix a broken copper pipe with duct tape. He was so proud of himself to having stopped the leak he showed it to the jack of all trades of the MCC Mr. Benny Benoit. He could fix anything. Benny told Roger what a good job he did, but when Roger left Benny would go right behind him and repair it correctly.
Roger will be missed, but he will be remembered in all of our hearts for the joy he brought to each and every one of us for the rest of our lives.
August 13, 2013
The service this morning was absolutely magnificent and very moving. I first met Roger at a rotary club luncheon where he was going to be given a check from the rotary for 25,00)towards the new community center building. The service this morning room was pact. There were no empty seats accept for one at the table. When I first met Roger he was attending a rotary club luncheon for the new community center. Out to the whole room there was only one seat left and I took it! ... and it changed my life. I told him that I might be able to raise some money for his new center. I loved working with Roger and together we raised 1.9 million dollars. That was a miracle. I will always cherish my adventure with him. Blessings to your family. Roy Welch
joan fitzgerald
August 13, 2013
Roger was in my class at Watertown H S. What a fine life he lived. He played basketball with my late husband, Maurice Fitzgerald. My condolenses
Glenn Williams
August 13, 2013
Beth, Jeffrey,and family;
Deepest sympathies. Roger was so many things to so many people. Nobody had a greater impact on the youths and community of the greater Mystic area in the last fifty years. You could spend a lifetime looking but would find few better people than Roger Quesnel. He was an example to all of us who knew him.
John & Robin Allanach
August 13, 2013
We just heard the sad news. We will certainly miss seeing him around the neighborhood. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Michele Crowley
August 13, 2013
Beth and Jeff,
Mackensie and I were so sad to hear about Roger passing away. He was such a kind person and so supportive of us, as he was to so many young people living in Mystic and Stonington. I remember meeting him for the first time when Debbie and I took gymnastics class at the MCC on Pearl Street. You were both such a huge part of our childhood, esp. middle school and high school years. I will always remember Roger for his gentle, kind ways with a twinkle in his eye. With Beth as our coach, we were so fortunate to have Roger along for the ride, too. Lots of great memories. Thinking about both of you and your extended family. Please know that we are here for you. Love you both.
Bobbette Clapsadle (Barber)
August 13, 2013
I just learned of Rogers passing, what a true gentleman.If only there were more like him. Peace be with you.
August 13, 2013
Roger was a great person who effected alot of children lives. He always took the time to talk with you and really listen. A great mentor to lots of children growing up in Mystic. I remember all the field days,the swim team. The dances at tennis courts,he really made your life as a teenager great.He will truly be missed.My prayers go out to his family.
randy noyes
August 12, 2013
Sorry for you lose he was a good man tough us kids, well
Mary Jane Reissner
August 12, 2013
Our Prayers are with you.
Mary Jane and Joe Reissner (Kate Reissner's parents)
Jane Wade DeMarco
August 12, 2013
A genuine example to all for the way a life should be lived.
Linda (Hartley) Russell
August 12, 2013
Beth, So sorry to hear about Roger.Without him there wouldn't have been a MCC. Lots of fond memories, basketball,softball,dances,and especially Jr. Board. Good times were had by all!!!! Thank you Roger you sure will be missed.
Kathy McCabe
August 12, 2013
Beth & family, very sad to hear of "Rog" passing. His generosity and all that he gave during our childhood is never forgotten. The Mystic Community Center (original one on Pearl Street) was a big part of our lives and he was a huge part in The Center. A special human being indeed! My deepest sympathy, Kathy McCabe
Anna Sullivan
August 12, 2013
So sorry to hear of Roger's passing...He was truly an amazing influence on me during a vulnerable time in my life. Like so many others have mentioned in these entries, he was a positive role model for the girls and women involved in the MCC programs, for me, especially the gymnastics. He will be truly missed. Glad to have had the chance to know him and love this guest book picture of him. Condolences to Beth and Jeff, and may you find comfort in the support of the community who so loved him during this time.
Randy McGuire
August 11, 2013
Roger was simply the best. He was the Mystic Community Center. So many memories. Indoor street hockey, basketball, movies, ski trips, Williams Beach... I can't imagine growing up in Mystic without Roger in my life. Thank you "Rodge". May you rest in peace
ERNIE SMITH
August 11, 2013
Beth, I'AM VERY SORRY TO HERE OF ROGER,S PASSING,MAY HE REST IN PEASE.HE WAS MR. MYSTIC.
Deb (Marshall)Buttacavoli
August 11, 2013
Saddened to heara of Roger's passing. So many wonderful memories were had at the MCC and Williams Beach. Those of us that grew up in the 60's and 70's will be forever greatful to a kind and wonderful man. May you rest in peace Roger.
Sheryl Wachs Logan
August 11, 2013
it's been a very long time since I have lived in Mystic, but some of my best memories are of Roger and the community center where I met friends, went to dances, went ice skating and spent my summers at Williams beach. He was a great role model and touched the lives of many Mystic kids in the 60's and 70's. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and thank you Roger for many great memories.
August 10, 2013
Beth and Jeff, One of the giants of our community is gone .His spirit will live on in all he touched. We will miss Roger. Our deepest sympathy. Sandy & Joe Ciriello
Steven Spellman
August 10, 2013
it pleases me to see the wonderful things that many well respected people have written here, I had a sense that this very good man was under appreciated and clearly I was wrong. Dave Erskine said it best, Roger made Mystic and Stonington a better place and touched so many lives.
Jorge n Sheryl Logan
August 10, 2013
Our warmest condolenc's to the family I remember him going the center w Sheryl
August 10, 2013
Dear Beth
My prays and thoughts are with you!
Brent Coombs
Vero Beach, Fl
Rick Cerniglia
August 10, 2013
Dear Beth and Jeff,
I have so many fond memories of Roger from my youth at the MCC. He was truly one of the good guys, and his example still serves today as a moral compass point in my life.
I am saddened to hear of his passing, and my thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Sue Evarts
August 10, 2013
Dear Beth & Jeff~ Just seeing the names of the people who have written in the guest book brought so many wonderful memories of Roger and the Mystic Community Center flooding back to me.In the 60's and 70's, I literally grew up at the "Center" from pre school with Mrs. Gainsley to the ski club to Jr.Board to chairing the "Bare Walls Party" to open the new Center and Roger was there EVERY step of the way. I never met a kinder or more relentlessly patient man. He would endure Anne Marie Dorsey and I playing 100 versions of "Heart and Soul" on the piano,referee a dispute and a basketball game, check the ice in our "skating rink",smile through the noise and the chaos and know all of our names. Other than my Dad, Roger was truly the most influential man in my life growing up. He was the epitome of grace, fairness and dignity. God has one heck of an amazing new angel. Roge( as we all called him)I hope when you look down from heaven, you will know the countless numbers of lives you touched on this earth. I am one of those lives and I will forever be grateful for having known you. You will be missed but we are blessed to now have our very own shining "Mystic" star in the sky.
Carl Johnson
August 10, 2013
Beth and Jeff,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Roger was one of those people who lived to give of himself to others. My world and the worlds of countless others are better for having known him.
August 10, 2013
Beth, I never heard an unkind word spoken about such a truly remarkable man. He was easy to like because he liked everybody and treated people with respect. Such a loss to all whose lives he touched. Jim Leblanc
David Erskine
August 10, 2013
Beth & Jeff Roger was a wonderful person that people respected and liked. He always spoke positive about everything. I am glad that I had a chance to meet with him a couple of times recently. Roger made the Mystic & Stonington area a better place to live and raise children.
Stephanie Johnson
August 9, 2013
Jeff- I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your mother.
Stephanie
Bill/Dotti Hobart
August 9, 2013
DEAR BETH
Roger was a great guy and together with you, a roll model for our kids. We were very luckey to have known you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Bill and Dotti Hobart
August 9, 2013
Beth and Jeff, my thoughts are with you both. Marlana ( Rod Sweets sister )
August 9, 2013
Growing up, Beth and Roger were like second parents to me and the Mystic Community Center was a second home. I can say without a doubt that Roger was one of the single most important influences in my life. His gentle kindness, laughter, and his ability to make everyone he met feel important are qualities that that I have tried to emulate. He championed girls and women in sports at a time when not many did. It was on his teams, that I learned what true sportsmanship is. The respect, gratitude, and civil service that Roger displayed resound dearly in my soul. We have lost a good one, but those of you who have had the privilege of knowing this tender soul, know that he will joyfully live on in our hearts.
Connie Clabby
Bernie Nasser
August 9, 2013
Beth and family:
Roger was one of the BEST! I will always remember his warm smile and friendly attitude towards everyone...He will be missed...May his soul rest in peace!
Sharon (Nelson) Damato
August 9, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Roger was a great man. I grew up in the old Mystic Community Center - ski trips, gymnastics, the dances... Roger was always there and like a second father to all of us. He will be missed in the community.
George Avery
August 8, 2013
Beth,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Roger was a big brother to all of us that grew up in mystic I am grateful I had a man like roger in my life .
August 8, 2013
Beth, Kevin and I are so sad for you and Jeff's loss. God bless and take care. Chris and Kevin Banks
Andrea Gomeringer (Kent)
August 8, 2013
I lived right down the street from the Quesnel and use to play with their son Jeff when I was a young girl. I use to do a lot with their family. Roger was always so nice to me and would always smile and say "Andrea, how ya doing." My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Ginny Buckingham
August 8, 2013
He was a kind and loving, gentle man. Our thoughts are with his family.
Gail Friswell
August 8, 2013
What a wonderful man. He was absolutely a treat for the younger generation (us kids) and to society. He will be missed.
August 8, 2013
Roger was a wonderful mentor and loving role model to generations of kids. My friends and I learned leadership skills on the MCC Junior Board, compassion working and playing sports with the kids from the Mystic Oral School, and introduced us to competitive sports before Title 9 was even thought of. He was that same consistent and constant presence for three of our children before his retirement. Our thoughts and prayers are with Beth and Jeff. Barbara Friswell Gregg
John Foley
August 8, 2013
Dear Beth,it is a sad day to hear of Rogers passing. I know of many, many kids who owe Roger the life they have today. He was like a combination father figure/big brother kind a guy whose guidance I treasured and still due. Rest in Peace Roger...A tear has been shed here.
Chris McGuire
August 8, 2013
Roger was like a second father to all us kids that grew up in Mystic. We will all miss you dearly. Thanks for all the wonderful memories!
Dave Pacheco Jr
August 8, 2013
Beth & Jeff
I am deeply sorry to hear of Roger's passing. He was a wonderful person who was dedicated to both his family and his community. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 8, 2013
I offer my prayers to the family. Roger made a tremendous difference for those of us growing up in the 60's and 70's in Mystic. We were very lucky to have such an outstanding gentlemen in our lives.
Steve Jensen
Beth Leamon
August 8, 2013
Beth: Thinking of you at this sad time and remembering Roger's gentle nature and kindness to all of us MCC kids. Fondly, Beth Ladwig Leamon
August 6, 2013
Dear Beth,
My earliest memories of downtown Mystic include Roger. He will be remembered always with great love and respect. Hoping your memories give you comfort now and in the years to come,
Carole Capen Kargher
Lisa Gabrielle
August 6, 2013
Dear Aunt Beth,
I am very sorry to hear about Uncle Roger and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Lisa T Gabrielle (Buckingham)
Steve Sutton
August 6, 2013
Beth and Jeffrey,
We are saddened to hear of Roger's passing. He was a special guy who had a positive influence on so many kids who grew up in Mystic in the 60's, 70's, and 80's. He made the old Community Center and Williams Beach safe and fun places for us to go. You can't put into words how much he meant to the entire community of Mystic. His legacy lives on in the hundreds of young lives he touched. He is gone, but will never be forgotten. The Sutton family
Sharleen Rustici
August 6, 2013
Thinking of you at this difficult time, Beth, and extending my deepest sympathy.
Dave & Pam Capen
August 6, 2013
We have so many memories of Roger and all of them fantastic. He was a great friend and a wonderful person. Roger will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Payers for his family.
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