LIVERMORE — Roger W. Lane, 83, of Livermore, died Sunday, Jan. 30, at his home in Livermore, after a long illness with dementia.

He was born March 1, 1927, a son of Elmer and Mary (Richardson) Lane. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. For 45 years, he was employed at the Rumford Paper Mill. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and cross country skiing.

Because of failing health, he has lived with and been cared for by his daughter, Marie Lane of Livermore and her boyfriend, Arther Bonnevie of Jay.

He leaves his daughters, Marie Lane of Livermore and Carol Stinchfield and her husband, Tim, of Mexico; his best friend from kindergarten, Ralph Hazelton of Peru; and his “granddog,” Buddie.

He was predeceased by his wife, Vera (Fergola) Lane; and two brothers, Russell Lane and Richard Lane.

Condolences and tributes may be shared with the Lane Family at www.wilesrc.com.