1929 – 2015

NORWAY — Hugh Roak, 85, of North Waterford, died Monday, Jan. 5, at Stephens Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Auburn on Oct. 26, 1929, a son of Ralph and Emma Francis Roak. He attended Auburn schools and served in the National Guard for many years.

He married Maxine Pierce on Dec. 29, 1950.

Hugh was a logger; he had been a licensed professional forester since 1977. He was a member of the Waterford Grange, the National Grange and the State Grange. He was a former member of the Waterford Fire Department and the SAD 17 school board.

He enjoyed photography, bowling, playing pool, fishing, playing cards and tending his flower garden. He loved his computer and dancing.

He is survived by his wife of North Waterford; two daughters, Kathryn Pulsifer and husband, Lloyd, of Oxford and Cheryl Hamilton of South Paris; two sons, Darrell and wife, Mary, of Casco and Gary and wife, Patricia, of Lewiston; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 30 step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald, of North Attleboro, Mass.; a sister, Dolly Lagasse, of Enfield, Conn.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sisters, Lena, Edith and Florence; and brothers, Waldo, Lester and Roger.

Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.