FORT KENT – Roger L. Paradis, 78, passed away at Northern Maine Medical Center on March 9, surrounded by his family.

He was born Feb. 20, 1929, in Fort Kent, the son of Louis J. and Flora (Austin) Paradis.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed beautiful views, boating, playing cards and spending time with his family.

He served on the school board of SAD 27 and in the Chamber of Commerce, and was a member of the American Legion, a board member of the Fort Kent Housing Inc., a past president of the Rotary Club, and was a major in the Maine National Guard, all of Fort Kent.

He retired as a retail grocer from the Paradis family business, a position he held for sixty years. He truly appreciated the devotion of his staff and patronage from the public in the success of the family business.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 52 years, Claudette (Marquis) Paradis of Fort Kent; their five children, Michael Paradis of Lewiston, Daniel and his wife, Bernadette Paradis, of Fort Kent, Kathryn and her husband, Bertrand Roy, of Fort Kent, Donna Paradis of Fort Kent, Paul and his wife, Susan, of Fort Kent; seven grandchildren, Megan and Jonathan Paradis, Jason and Katelyn Roy, Nicole and her husband, Aric Merrow, Nathon Cyr and special friend, Trisha, and Chelsea Paradis; two great-grandchildren, Brooke and Allie Merrow; two sisters and six brothers, Leo of Eagle Lake, Claudette Gobeil of Saskatchewan, Canada, Patricia and her husband, Philip Robichaud, of Lewiston, Lloyd and his wife Louise, and Maurice and his wife, Joella, all of Fort Kent, Clarence and his wife, Marge, of New Britain, Conn., Ronald and his wife, Joan, and Royden and his wife, Cecile, all of Fort Kent, Kenneth and his wife, Joan, of Eagle Lake; a brother-in-law, Ralph Simone of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Leona Paradis of Fort Kent; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to both his parents, he was predeceased by a dauther-in-law, Louise Paradis; three sisters, Sr. Geneva Paradis, SCIM, Rowena Pittman, and Doris Simone; and two brothers, Quentin and Claude Paradis.