Bridgewater- Roger A. Hathaway, a lifelong resident of Bridgewater, died at home on Oct 27, 2006 following a brief illness. He was 79.
He was born & educated in Bridgewater. He served with the United States Marine Corps in China during WWII.
He worked for the Brockton Edison, (now National Grid) for 42 years, retiring in 1989.
He was a member of the Scotland Church in Bridgewater, the American Legion & VFW both in Bridgewater the 49ers, & the Lincoln AA.
He enjoyed the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots, NASCAR gardening & spending time with his family.
He was the beloved husband of Gloria V. (Ellis) Hathaway. Father of Dennis Hathaway, & Roger Hathaway both of E. Bridgewater, Karen Smith & her husband Irving, Randy Hathaway, Jay Hathaway & his Fiance Janet Vaughn, & Lynne Hathaway all of Bridgewater, Joyce Hurd & her husband Scott, of Meredith, NH, & Mark Hathaway & his wife Allison of Taunton. Brother of Benjamin Hathaway of Fl., Elsie Andre of ME., & the late Alton Jr., Arthur, Francis, & Vera Mignault. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, & his daughter in law Linda Hathaway of Taunton, and several nieces and nephews. He was the great grandfather of the late Ashley Hathaway.
Visiting hours will be on Monday in the Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (RT 18) Bridgewater from 5-8PM. A Funeral Service will be held at 8:00Pm following the visiting hours on Monday.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1115 West Chestnut St. Brockton, MA. 02301.