Waltham - Mr. Joseph R. 'Roger' Duplessis, of Waltham, died at home on Sunday, May 31, 2015. He was 75.
He was born April 28, 1940 in Brattleboro, Vermont the only child of the late Thomas J. and Aurore (Beaudry) Duplessis. His parents both died when he was a young child and he was then raised by his much loved aunt, Yvonne Beaudry. He moved to Waltham from Vancouver, British Columbia.
Joseph or Roger . . . known by both in various circles, worked as a machinist for J.L. Thomson Company for over 20 years and later at Atlantic Microwave in Bolton.
Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Roger's life on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in Mount Feake Cemetery, 203 Prospect Street,Waltham, where his graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.
Memorials in his name may be made to The Salvation Army, Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 650 Dudley Street, Boston, MA 02125 or to Boys Town, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010.