Roger Dumont ... fought in Battle of the Bulge

ROCHESTER - Roger E. Dumont, 90, faithful husband, loving father and grandfather, died on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015.
Born Oct. 28, 1925, in Berwick, Maine, he was the son of George and Blanche (Caron) Dumont.
Mr. Dumont served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He fought in The Battle of the Bulge and was wounded at Le Petit Langlir, Belgium. He served in the 83rd Division, G Company, 329th Infantry. He received a Purple Heart and 2 Bronze Stars for his service.
He later worked for many years as a Sales Representative for Metropolitan Life.
His pleasure in life was spending time with his family. He was an inspirational role model, always being positive.
An avid reader, he was always trying to learn and loved to discuss his beliefs. His faith was very strong.
Mr. Dumont loved and cherished going to his 83rd Division reunions, spending time with all his "buddies." He liked puttering on cars and trucks in his garage.
He loved nature, gardening, music, the ocean and, especially, Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine. He was a Third Order Franciscan and enjoyed visiting the monastery in Kennebunk, Maine.
Members of his family include his wife of 61 years Cecile (Mathieu) Dumont of Rochester, N.H.; his children, Susan Pray of Rochester, Larry Dumont and wife Michele of Rochester, and Lisa Brennan and husband John of Pittsford, N.Y.; six grandchildren, USAF SSgt Nicholas Pray and his wife Jenna, Lisa Marie (Pray) Boston and husband Tony, Brandon Dumont, Sarah Dumont, Joseph Brennan and Kathryn Brennan.

He is also survived by one sister, Laurette Babb of Somersworth; one brother, Victor Dumont of Berwick, Maine; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his four brothers, Lucien, Leonard, Gene and Roland.

The family expresses sincere gratitude to Dr. Hugh MacDonald, Hospice Nurse - Sarah Phalen and all the wonderful staff at the Hyder Family Hospice House.