Roger F. Garland, 92
WESTBROOK – Roger F. Garland, 92, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. He was born Sept. 13, 1925, in North Conway, N.H., the son of Roy and Marion (Wade) Garland.
Roger grew up in North Conway and attended local schools. Following school, he joined the U.S. Navy and served his country during World War II on the aircraft carriers USS Franklin and USS Hancock. As a young adult, Roger settled his family in Westbrook and enjoyed a career in the dairy industry working for Blue Spruce and Oakhurst dairies. Roger enjoyed going to yard sales, and taking rides with his wife Blanche. He will be remembered for his good sense of humor, flower and vegetable gardens, and his love for raising rabbits, goats, and his dog Sandy.
In addition to his parents, Roger was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Blanche (Barrow) Garland; and his sister, Barbara Hardy. He is survived by his son, Ron Garland, and his wife Brenda, of Westbrook; grandchildren, Scott, Eric, Melissa and her husband Brian, Michael, Jason and his wife Shernita, and Stacey; and great-grandchildren, Kendall, Taylor, Keagan, Ella, Austin, Callie, Delaney, MacKenzie, Andrew, Charlie, and Anaya.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at the Westbrook Chapel of Dolby, Blais & Segee, 35 Church St., Westbrook. To express a condolence or participate in Roger’s online guest book, please visit: www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com.