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September 12, 1930 – December 1, 2018
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Obituary for Roger Thomas O'Neil
Roger Thomas O’Neil, 88 years, of Wells, ME died December 1, 2018 at Sentry Hill in York, ME.
Roger was born in Biddeford, ME on September 12, 1930, a son of Frederick and Isabelle (Jansen) O’Neil. Roger graduated from Biddeford High School, Class of 1948 and earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Maine at Orono. In 1960, Roger married Celine Chamberland. Together they owned and operated Home Fashions in Hudson, NH, the Cannon Sheets and Towels Store and the Sweatshirt Shop in Wells. They enjoyed 56 years together in love and friendship, raising their family in Hudson, NH and operating their businesses until Celine’s passing in 2016.
Roger was an avid sports fan and enjoyed a good game of golf. He enjoyed his vacation home in Bonita Springs, FL and his home in Wells, ME. He loved his family and was passionate about his business. Roger was very generous and supported numerous local charities.
In addition to his parents and wife, Celine, Roger was predeceased by his siblings, Frederick ‘Buddy’ O’Neil, Richard O’Neil, David O’Neil and Patricia Medina.
Roger is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Jill O’Neil of Sanford, ME; his sons, Michael O’Neil and his wife, Tammy, of Portsmouth, NH and Mark O’Neil and his wife, Cheryl, of Windham, NH; his grandchildren, Mikala O’Neil, Kelsey Garza and her husband, Trey, Courtney O’Neil and Taylor O’Neil; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit from 10 am to noon on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME. A memorial service will follow with Father Fred Morse at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Ocean View Cemetery.
In keeping with Roger’s spirit of generosity, especially during the holidays, should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to:
Toys for Tots
P.O. Box 958
Sanford, ME 04073
Roger was born in Biddeford, ME on September 12, 1930, a son of Frederick and Isabelle (Jansen) O’Neil. Roger graduated from Biddeford High School, Class of 1948 and earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Maine at Orono. In 1960, Roger married Celine Chamberland. Together they owned and operated Home Fashions in Hudson, NH, the Cannon Sheets and Towels Store and the Sweatshirt Shop in Wells. They enjoyed 56 years together in love and friendship, raising their family in Hudson, NH and operating their businesses until Celine’s passing in 2016.
Roger was an avid sports fan and enjoyed a good game of golf. He enjoyed his vacation home in Bonita Springs, FL and his home in Wells, ME. He loved his family and was passionate about his business. Roger was very generous and supported numerous local charities.
In addition to his parents and wife, Celine, Roger was predeceased by his siblings, Frederick ‘Buddy’ O’Neil, Richard O’Neil, David O’Neil and Patricia Medina.
Roger is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Jill O’Neil of Sanford, ME; his sons, Michael O’Neil and his wife, Tammy, of Portsmouth, NH and Mark O’Neil and his wife, Cheryl, of Windham, NH; his grandchildren, Mikala O’Neil, Kelsey Garza and her husband, Trey, Courtney O’Neil and Taylor O’Neil; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit from 10 am to noon on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME. A memorial service will follow with Father Fred Morse at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Ocean View Cemetery.
In keeping with Roger’s spirit of generosity, especially during the holidays, should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to:
Toys for Tots
P.O. Box 958
Sanford, ME 04073
Visitation
When
December 6, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
Bibber Memorial Chapel-Kennebunk
Address
67 Summer Street Kennebunk, ME 04043
Service Information
When
December 6, 2018 12:00pm
Location
Bibber Memorial Chapel-Kennebunk
Address
67 Summer Street Kennebunk, ME 04043
Interment Information
Location
Ocean View Cemetery
Address
Post Road Wells, ME 04090
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