Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro
Published in the February 9, 2018 edition
MELROSE — Roger A. L’Heureux, 89, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Myasthenia Gravis.
He was born in Sanford, Maine to William L’Heureux and Rose (Morin) L’Heureux. Roger grew up in Sanford with his brothers William, Gilbert, and Richard, and sister Paulette. He attended The Brothers of Christian Instruction School in Alfred, Maiine and joined The Order as Brother Gilbert soon after. During this time he shared his gift of teaching math and science to many students in locations including The St. Louis School in Biddeford Maine, Plattsburgh N.Y., and in Tanzania, Africa. In addition to teaching, he made the most of his two years in Africa by climbing the tallest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro.
On returning from Africa he was married to Jeannine (Rochefort) L’Heureux and settled in Plymouth, where they raised their family. He continued his love of teaching at Dennis Yarmouth High School for 32 years into his 70’s. He worked well into his 80’s at Mid Cape Home Center and loved helping others with projects. He was always a man that never thought of himself first and found joy in the simplest of life’s pleasures. He continued to volunteer through his 85th birthday as a teacher at the public library and at St Peter’s in Plymouth.
Roger loved spending time with his family and friends, reading with and playing with his granddaughters, maintaining his yard, building in his shop, rooting for the Boston sports teams, and traveling with his wife.
Beloved husband of 46 years to Jeannine (Rochefort) L’Heureux and devoted father of Steven L’Heureux and his wife Joanne of Herndon, Va., and Brian L’Heureux and his wife Lee-Ann of Melrose. Cherished Pepère of Noelle, Caroline, and Cadence. Roger is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 13, at Incarnation Parish, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 10 Memorial Drive, Plymouth MA 02360. To leave an online message of condolence please visit gatelyfh.com.
