Roger A. Melanson

Roger A. Melanson, 77, passed away peacefully in his Westport, MA home on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 after a long illness. Beloved husband of Joyce (Chandanais) Powers Melanson and the late Claire P. (Simard) Melanson, Roger also leaves behind his son Paul H. Melanson , daughter-in-law Lynne Anne, grandchildren Matthew, Meghan and Mark and his daughter Nicole C. (Melanson) Belanger and son-in law Marc. He is survived by his sister Jeanne Lavigne and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Leo G. Melanson . Roger was a long time executive of Raytheon Company. In his retirement, he enjoyed boating and fishing on his beloved Westport River and golfing at his winter residence in Punta Gorda,FL.The celebration of Roger's life will be held Saturday, May 15 at St. John the Baptist Church, 945 Main Rd., Westport, MA at 11:00 AM. Burial, Beech Grove Cemetery. The family would greatly appreciate donations be made, in Roger's name, to Hospice and Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St , Fall River, MA 02720.