PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Joseph L. Roger Bussiere, 89, of Exeter, N.H., and Lewiston-Auburn, died from complications of an injury suffered in March on Tuesday, April 24, at his home, surrounded by loving family.

He was born on Oct. 19, 1922, in Monet, PQ, Canada, to the late Leo and Clara (Cote) Bussiere.

He was married to the former Anabelle L. Giasson of Lewiston, for 47 years until her death in 1992. Both he and his wife were longtime, active members of St. Michael’s Church in Exeter. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus and held a number of positions including Grand Knight. He was also a member of the Association of the Descendants of Jacques Bussiere, Inc., based in Quebec.

A World War II veteran, he served in the Army Air Corps in New Guinea, the Philippines and Australia.

He retired after a long career in the shoe industry that included helping develop “Nike University” based in New Hampshire. After retiring, two of his greatest joys were spending time in his woodshop creating beautiful turned wood objects, many of which were marketed locally, and working part-time for Holloway Motors in Greenland, N.H., moving inventory throughout New England.

Mr. Bussiere is survived by two daughters, Celia McGuckian of Auburn, and Anita Bussiere of Tucson, Ariz.; a son, Paul Bussiere and his wife, Meredith, of Twin Mountain, N.H.; grandchildren, Damien Bussiere, Christian McGuckian, and Kirsten Kopp; great-granddaughter, Elise Kopp; brother, Lionel Bussiere and his wife, Lillian; sister-in-law, Ledeweska Bussiere; brothers-in-law, Maurice Lamontagne, Adrian Giasson, Raymond Giasson and his wife, Peggy, and Andre Giasson and his wife, Alta; sister-in-law, Henriette Bergeron; numerous nieces and nephews and their families; as well as dear friends.

He was predeceased by brothers Angelo, Walter, Conrad (Pete), Nelson and Laurident; and sisters, Jeannette Lamontagne and Gilberte Dulac.