POLAND — Roger H. Alexander Jr., 79, of Poland, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Dec. 9, with his loving wife at his side.
He was born in Portland on Sept. 3, 1938, a son of the late Roger and Juliet (Gilliam) Alexander Sr. He grew up on Orrs Island and at a young age moved to New Orleans.
When he was a young man, Roger enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country. He later then joined the Merchant Marines. On Dec. 1, 1984, he married Clorinda (Linda) Miola and they shared many wonderful years together.
Roger was a member of the American Legion, a Mason of the Tyrian Lodge in Mechanic Falls, the Kora Temple as a Shriner clown and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Roger will always be fondly remembered for his love of the outdoors and fishing, as well as spending quality time with his son and grandson and creating beautiful oil paintings.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Clorinda (Linda) Alexander, of Poland; his sons, Roger Alexander III and his wife, Rowena “Ro” of Mexico, and Benjamin Alexander of Louisiana. He also leaves behind his three grandchildren, Beverly and Brooke Gaudin and James Alexander; three step-grandchildren, Jessica Llerena, Johanna Gentleman and Jerrie Lynn Szulczewski; and six great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by three children, Beverly and Ilece Alexander and Kenneth Bruhmuller Jr.; as well as two brothers; and two sisters.
Condolences may be shared with the family atwww.thefortingroupauburn.com.
Roger H. Alexander Jr.
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