AUBURN – Roger P. Charest, 76, of Lewiston, died peacefully on Aug. 12, surrounded by his family at the Androscoggin Hospice House.

He was born on June 10, 1932, in Lewiston, the son of Telesphore and Euginie (Morin) Charest. He attended Lewiston schools. On July 18, 1953, he married the love of his life, Patricia McCarthy, at St. Patrick’s Church. His passion in life was his family and his grandchildren. He was also a very accomplished bowler and in his spare time helped many of his friends and family in many ways.

He had a 60-year career as a master sprinkler fitter working for Eastern Fire and Automatic Sprinkler companies. He was a dedicated professional and took great pride in his work where he excelled. According to his peers, he set the standards for competency and professionalism, and held the bar high for all to follow. A long standing member of the National Sprinklers Union 669, and the Boston Local Sprinkler Fitters Union 550; he was admired by his peers and was known in the sprinkler industry as “The King.”

He is survived by his wife, Patricia (McCarthy) Charest; daughter, Sandra Charest-Davall and husband, Gregory; daughter, Tammy Klemanski and husband, Michael; grandchildren, Darcie, Desirae, Joey, Alex, Melissa, Zachary and Bailey; sisters, Carmen Smith and Lorraine Dussault and husband, Donald; and many nieces and nephews.