Roger Baillargeon

Roger Harold Baillargeon , 87, of Inverness, FL, died on August 6, 2014 at his home. Roger was born on Sept. 20, 1926 in Holyoke, MA, the son of Leo and Marie Baillargeon.  He was a US Navy veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific.  He retired from Monsanto Chemical Company after 42 years.  Roger moved to Inverness, FL in 1989 from Ludlow, MA. He was a 53 year member of the Indian Orchard, MA American Legion Post 277, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ludlow, MA, a Master Mason for 40 years, Indian Orchard, MA Lodge, Honorary Life Member, 44 year charter member and former trustee for the Elks Club, Ludlow, MA and a 21 year member Loyal Order of Moose, Inverness, FL Lodge.  He was an avid Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays fan.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Roland J. Baillargeon.  Survivors include his beloved and devoted wife of 66 years, Avis A. Baillargeon of Inverness, FL;  son Rodney Roger Baillargeon and wife Paula Baillargeon of Coventry, RI;  two grandchildren, Amanda Marie Tufts and husband Stephen of Johnston, RI and Nathan Peter Baillargeon of Cranston, RI.

Roger’s family will receive friends from 9:00 am to the hour of service on Monday, August 11, 2014 at the Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness.  A Masonic Rite will begin at 10:30 am with an Elks service to follow.  Reverend Frederick Ohsiek will conclude with religious services.  Interment will be at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 11:00 am with military honors.  Those wishing to attend can meet at the Heinz Funeral Home at 10:00 am to join the funeral procession.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Roger’s name to your favorite charity.  Heinz Funeral Home and Cremation, Inverness, FL