Roger J. Gingras

March 2, 2020

Roger J Gingras, 83 of 955 Starflower Ave, Sebastian, FL passed away Monday March 2, 2020, surrounded by his family. He lived in Rhode Island all of his life, except for the last 12 years, where he and his wife Peggy's dream came true of moving to Florida. He enjoyed sitting at the river watching the dolphins play and the boats go by, day dreaming they were his. He recently resided at Riverview Heathcare Community in Coventry, RI. He suffered from Alzheimer's Disease for the last 10 years of his life. Roger was a hard working man all of his life, working at Hasbro for some years and spending 35 years working for the Diocese of Providence at Notre Dame Cemetery until his retirement. He continued his love for care taking at a local cemetery in South Kingstown after retirement. He was a dedicated Catholic and loved our Lord Jesus Christ. He was the son of the late Ernest Gingras and Jeannette(Noury) Gingras. He is survied by his brother Ernest Gingras and his late sister Helen (Gingras) Varden. He was widowed 4 years ago by the the love of his life Marguerite (Ferland) Gingras for nearly 60 years. He leaves 6 children, Linda Fernandes, Robert Gingras, Diane O'Donnell, Doreen Gingras, Lisa O'Rourke and Donna Gaglione and dedicated their lives to raising their granddaughter Elizabeth Gingras. Also he leaves 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and one on the way later this year. Funeral Services will be Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11am at St Mary's Church. 1525 Cranston St., Cranston, RI, 02920, followed by his burial service at Notre Dame Cemetery, 359 Daggett Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02920 There will be no calling hours.