Roger E. Labrecque
UNCASVILLE, Conn./SKOWHEGAN – It is with deep sorrow and much love we mourn the unexpected passing of our father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend “Frenchie” Oct. 21, 2021. Roger was born Jan. 21, 1954 to Maurice and Theresa Labrecque. He graduated from Skowhegan High School in 1972 and enlisted in the United States Navy, January 1973, serving his country proudly and honorably, as a Digital Communication Equipment Technician. He was discharged in September 1993 with the rank of E7 Chief Petty Officer . He served on the Damato and Saratoga. He was a Navy recruiter for a brief period of time, then served on the Submarine, George C. Marshal . He worked as a short order cook after his retirement for Michael Jordan’s restaurant at Mohegan Sun, Newport Creamery and J.R’s Shack. A very proud father of his two sons, Christopher, (girlfriend, Melissa), Brandon (Mark) Massey; and grandchildren Alyssa, Chloe, Andrew, Liam, Reagan, and step-granddaughter, Skylar. He is survived by his sons; grandchildren; brother, Thomas (Connie), sister, Lorraine MacDonald (Bruce); niece Jolene Ivey (Tom), nephew, Brad; aunts Rita Perry and Geraldine LaBreck; ex-daughter-in-law, Nikki Labrecque, who guided him through many tough days; Dave and Nancy, who opened their home to him during holidays and many family functions; many cousins, and friends.His laughter was contagious, and he enjoyed a funny story sometimes at his own expense. His greatest joy and happiness was always spending time with family and friends, cooking on the grill, boating, reading (if there was a cat in the house it was on his lap) playing cards, golfing, fishing, watching the Red Sox and Patriots games and storytelling, lots of storytelling. He had a great love of animals. He was predeceased by his parents; grandparents Willie and Annie Dube, Adelard and Elsie LaBreck; nephew, Stephen; aunts, uncles; cousins; and many dear friends. He was deeply loved and will forever be missed. Burial with full military honors will take place on Monday, June 27 at 12 p.m. within the Commital Shelter at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta.
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