HOWLAND – Roger Carey, 66, passed away unexpectedly June 9, 2009, at a Bangor hospital. He was born March 8, 1943, in Woodland. He attended school in Millinocket and worked at Diamond Occidental for 20 years. He retired in 1998 to live a happy life with his longtime companion of 28 years, Patricia Southard. In addition to Patricia, he is survived by Pat’s children – Roger’s children if you had asked him – Troy Southard of Garland, Debra Doore and her husband, Mike, of Garland and Dale Southard of Howland; and several foster sisters. He loved his grandchildren, Edward Woodbury, Rachael Dami, Ashley Curtis, Nicole Doore and Scott Curtis; and great-grandson, Damien Green. He was predeceased by a daughter, Lisa Curtis. Friends may call noon-1 p.m. Friday at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Scott Taylor officiating. Interment will be at Howland Cemetery. Those who wish may sign an online register and leave written condolences at www.clayfuneralhome.com.
ROGER CAREY
