Roger Allen Clukey

MADISON – Roger Allen Clukey passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Skowhegan, surrounded by his children and extended family.

He was born on Sept. 9, 1939, in Sangerville, to Bernice “Bunny” Clukey. Roger was later raised by Edward “Bucky” and Eleanor Dawes, along with Eleanor’s sister, Marge, and their four children, all of whom he loved like second parents. He attended area schools and graduated from Piscataquis Community High School in Guilford in 1957. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Washington, D.C., and Panama.

Roger married Barbara Ann Merrill in 1963 in Dover-Foxcroft. They were married for 46 years. He spent his entire career with Central Maine Power before retiring in 2001.

Roger enjoyed his retirement outdoors, especially feeding the wildlife that visited his backyard. He was known for his larger-than-life storytelling, often recalling his many hunting and fishing adventures. His trip to Anchorage, Alaska, remained one of his fondest memories. He loved spending time in the woods and on the water with his grandchildren, teaching them about animals and nature. In his later years, he discovered a love for cooking and could always be counted on for a pot of baked beans every Saturday evening.

Roger returned to the Catholic Church of his baptism and regularly attended St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Madison and Notre Dame de Lourdes in Skowhegan. He especially enjoyed volunteering at St. Anthony’s Soup Kitchen in Skowhegan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara Clukey; his grandson, Jordon Holmes; and his brothers Ricky and Mike Davis.

He is survived by his children, Lori Clukey Holmes and her fiancé, Chris LaChance, of Embden, Deborah Tranten of Freeport, Jeffrey Clukey and his wife, Michele, of Norridgewock; and by his grandchildren, Brandon Holmes and his wife, Lilly, of Norridgewock, Brooke Tranten of South Bend, Ind., and Adam Clukey and his wife, Katelyn, of Cornville. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Jacqueline, Amara, and Jordan Holmes, and Bennett Clukey.

The family would like to thank the staff at Cedar Ridge, and especially Tiffany and Destiney, for their exceptional care, along with the rest of his “harem,” as he lovingly called them.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 10, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Madison, with Fr. Jim Nadeau presiding. A gathering will immediately follow at Sebastian Rasle Hall in Madison.

A private burial will be held at a later date at Village Cemetery in Sangerville.

“Grant unto him eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.”

Please visit Roger’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/roger-clukey where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.