CARIBOU – Roger E. Niles, 55, died Dec. 16, 2008, in Caribou, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 15, 1953, in Van Buren, the son of the late Earl and Leola (Derosier) Niles. He was a 1972 graduate of Caribou High School and also received his commercial driving license instructor certification. Roger served with the U.S. Army as a military policeman, stationed at Fort Dix, N.J. He was a member of Henry B. Pratt Post No. 15 American Legion. Roger was a tractor-trailer driver for years, before purchasing his own truck in 1990. After several years, he sold it to be home with his family. He was employed at Aroostook Medical Center for several years and more recently was the commercial driving instructor at Loring Job Corps, Limestone. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and he married Susan McCormick in 1978. Roger was an avid motorcycle rider and enthusiast, and at one time was the proud owner of a Harley-Davidson. After the tragic death of his friend, Conrad Bouchard, Roger organized a fundraiser that helped purchase a new boat and rescue equipment, which was donated to Caribou Emergency Management Agency. Surviving in addition to his wife, Sue, of Caribou are his two daughters, Kelly Lajoie and her husband, Andrew, of Presque Isle and Katie Niles and her boyfriend, Phillip White, of Bangor; his sister, Christine Delano and her husband, Ralph, of North Conway, N.H.; three grandchildren, Mackenzie, Kylie and Mercedes; several nieces, nephews, special aunts and uncles. Roger was predeceased by a brother, John Paul Niles in 2000. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Friday at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Spring interment will be at the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery. For an online register, please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
ROGER E. NILES
