Roger G. DeBlois

May 27, 1946 - August 2, 2017

COLUMBIA — Roger G. DeBlois, 71, of Columbia, passed away early Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at the Country Village Healthcare Center in Lancaster, NH, after a long period of declining health. Roger was born in West Stewartstown on May 27, 1946, a son to the late Paul and Fernande (Bergeron) DeBlois. He was a graduate of Colebrook Academy with the Class of 1965. After school, Roger worked in the woods for different area logging companies for 7 years and then he purchased the family farm from his parents and continued their successful farming operation for more than 30 years before handing it down to his son, Scott. He continued to work for the several years at the Beecher Falls Div. of Ethan Allen until its closure. While farming, Roger also worked as a custom meat cutter and wrapper for local hunters and farmers, and he enjoyed growing and selling Christmas trees. Always known as a very hard worker, he was involved in many other organizations and was recognized for his accomplishments. He was an avid supporter of the local Future Farmers of America (FFA), was a member and past president of the Colebrook Jaycees, was named the NH Outstanding Young Farmer in 1981, and he was a founding member of the local broomball league. Roger was awarded an honorary degree from the state and local chapters of the FFA. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching sports on TV, especially hockey and baseball, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well. He loved to host the annual 4th of July fishing derby for local kids in his small trout pond. He was a man with a very generous heart, and he was especially proud of his family and very devoted to them. Roger leaves behind his three children, Holly Tutko and husband Mike of Concord, NH, Gilles DeBlois of Columbia, and Scott DeBlois and wife Debra of Columbia; two sisters, Diane Little and husband Alan of Columbia, and Lorraine Goulet and husband Charles of North Stratford; seven grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. There are no public calling hours. A memorial Mass will be on Thursday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Colebrook with The Rev. Craig Cheney as celebrant. Interment will immediately follow at St. Brendan’s Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. DeBlois may be made to the Early Risers 4-H Club, c/o D. DeBlois, 64 Trask Rd., Colebrook, NH 03576, which will be used for agricultural scholarships. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.