Manchester– Roger R. Lesmerises, 92, died January 18, 2011 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born in Manchester on June 28, 1918 the son of Thomas and Ida (Bergeron) Lesmerises and had been a lifelong resident of Manchester.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a World War II Veteran.
Prior to his retirement he was a supervisor at the Foster Grant Building.
He held membership in the VFW Post 8214, Jutras Post, Rimmon Club, Alpine Club, and the Intervale Country Club. He was an avid Red Sox and baseball fan.
He was predeceased by his wife Germaine (St.Onge) Lesmerises.
Family members include 3 sons, Richard Lesmerises of Goffstown, Robert Lesmerises of Winton, CA., Donald Lesmerises of Manchester, 8 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
Services: A memorial reception will take place on Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM at J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home 110 Bridge St. Manchester. Prayer services will be at 11:30 AM during the reception.
Burial will take place in NH Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at the convenience of the family.
J.N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
For more information and online guestbook please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.