Roger Harris

OXFORD – Roger D. Harris, 73, of Sherwood Drive, died Monday, January 22, 2018, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Sandra H. (LaBuff) Harris of Oxford who died in 2011. He is survived by three children, Keith A. Harris and his wife Georgiann of Webster, Lisa A. Harris of Woonsocket, and Brian W. Harris of Oxford; his brother, Ralph Harris of Charlton; his sister, Jean Harris of Charlton; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Frank I. Harris and Florence B. (Lazier) Wilson, and lived most of his life in Oxford. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Mr. Harris was a group leader at Astra Pharmaceuticals in Westboro for over 25 years, retiring in 1995. Previously he worked at Wyman-Gordon. He enjoyed fishing, working in his yard, cookouts, and watching military movies.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2018, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery in Worcester. Calling hours are Sunday, January 28, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brian Harris and mailed to 7 Sherwood Dr., Oxford, MA 01540, or brought to the funeral home.