1936 – 2020
Thompson – Roger J. Champoux, Sr. 84, of Old Rte. 12, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Hartford Hospital. He was the loving husband of Evelyn (Krawczyk) Champoux for 61 years. Born in the Mechanicsville section of Thompson, he was the son of the late Alcide and Aurore (St. Pierre) Champoux.
Mr. Champoux was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving his country during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for the Thompson Public Schools. He was a member of the American Legion. He volunteered for 50 years for the West Thompson Fire Department and volunteered for the Community Fire Department. He was a constable for 50 years for the Town of Thompson. Roger enjoyed NASCAR and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.
In addition to his wife Evelyn, Roger is survived by his son, Roger Champoux, Jr. of Holland, MA; his daughters, Donna Russell of Killingly, CT, and Lynn Champoux of Brooklyn, CT; and his grandson, John Pepin, Jr. He was predeceased by his brother, the late Robert Champoux.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Roger will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Saint Joseph Church, 18 Main St, North Grosvenordale, CT followed by burial with military honors in West Thompson Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Food Pantry, PO Box 665, Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Jean Beaudreault
My deepest condolences to your family.
The family is truely blessed to have had Roger, as a Husband and Father in their lives for so many years.
RIP Roger
Kim Lumbra
Mrs Champoux , Donna, Lynn, and Roger,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to help the family through this tough time.
Kim (Preston) Lumbra
Paul and Lea Herrick
To Roger and family,
So many years have passed since the days that you worked for us at the shell station. We are so deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Know that you remains in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave Babbitt
Evelyn and Family….Sorry to hear of Roger’s passing…He was a “ROCK” in our community…From his work at the school, always there as a constable, his commitment to both West Thompson and Community Fire Departments and the American Legion with his pals Sal and Pete….The four o’clock Mass at St. Joseph….He was committed….May he Rest In Peace….
Richard Lamoureux & Robert Grillo
My deepest sympathy To All the Family We will miss him.
Vaughn Russell
Donna and family, my deepest sympathy go out to you all. Roger was always a father figure to me through everything. His laughter will always be in my memory. Love you all and miss you guys. Sending love and prayers from Florida.
Michele (Cyr) Masse
Donna and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thought and prayers!
JoAnn Rainville
To Roger’s family. Roger was a good man. I knew him thru pulmonary rehab and became friends with him My thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP my friend
Wanda and Phil Therrien
Fly High with the Angel’s Roger you will be deeply missed.
Gene Montpelier
My heart goes out to the whole family Roger was a great guy to talk too he always had good things to say to me and put up with my crazy words we would sit for an hour or so when I was in mechanicsville area during my road trips Roger you’ll be missed dearly God bless you in your heavenly home later my friend !!!
phillip houle
Deepest sympathy.may he rest in peace.shirley ,ray,phil houle
Sharon Belliveau
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Jones Belliveau
Michael Bussiere
Born and raised in Mechanicsville, my family moved after the Uncas fire when I was 14. Last October, Jane Elison arranged a visit with Roger and Helen for my wife and me. 64 years since our move. Being with Roger for 10 seconds rekindled my memories of Mechanicsville. Roger had so many tales to tell, including some precious memories he had of my mother. What a kind, congenial, and genuine man. He welcomed us with such enthusiasm and as we left, Jane told us that he cried. His pride in being one of the longest residents of Mechanicsville was obvious. What a loss for his community that he loved so very much. We’re so thankful to have had that visit with him and Helen. God bless Helen, Roger’s children, and may his memory be honored forever in Mechanicsville.
Diane Dudek
Very sad to hear of Roger’s passing. He will be missed by many. He was a staple of our community.
Debbie Lavallee
Evenlyn and family,
So sorry to hear of Rogers passing. You are in our thoughts!
Tom loved visiting him at the house and talking about trains and Nascar. He was a wonderful man. He will be missed. I am so happy to have met him.
Debbie & Tom Lavallee
Patty Farrow
I was saddened to learn of Roger’s passing. I didn’t realize he’d been ill again. I liked Roger. I enjoyed having Roger and Evelyn as my neighbors at Carriage Sq. My thoughts and prayers are with you all . I hope your faith and community helps to ease the pain his passing can’t help but cause. May God Bless you and Keep you during this most trying time.
Lynn Magao
Donna, Our deepest sympathies you, your mom, Roger and Lynn. May all your memories help you in the coming days.
Lynn, Jeff and Lorraine
Henry
Roger was a good man who always took time to visit his aunt, my mom. She lived him dearly. Goodbye Roger.
Charlene Langlois
Sad to hear of his passing.
Thinking of the family at this time
Rachael LaFleur Johnston
Mr. Champoux was a custodian at Tourtellotte when I was a student there. During my Senior year (1975), we had many late night Yearbook Committee meetings and we frequently ordered pizza. We always made sure to save some pizza for Mr. Champoux, our favorite custodian. Fast forward to 2018 – Mr. Champoux stopped by my office to tell me that he still remembered our thoughtfulness in sharing our pizza and how much he it meant to him. 43 years later and he still remembered! Little did he realize how much it meant to me that he went out of his way to tell me that… Rest peacefully Mr. Champoux…
Tim Fatsi
My deepest sympathies to the Champoux family.
Cheryl (campbell) Horan
My condolences to the entire Champoux family. My you find peace in your memories of Roger.
JUSTINE KENNEY MARSHALL
MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL IN THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND AND FATHER. I GREW UP WITH ROGER AND HIS FAMILY IN MECHANICSVILLE. MAY GOD BLESS HIM AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
Tom Auclair
To Roger and the Champoux family, my deepest condolences. I had a great relationship with Roger over the yrs. at TMHS. Even though he appeared gruff at times, he had a great heart. God Bless!!
Tom “Coach”Auclair
Avon Park ,Fl.
Bob Raymond
Evelyn,
It was my pleasure to get to know Roger and become good friends. .I’ll always remember the times we shared sitting and talking about sports and many other things. There’s a lot of good memories to hold on to. He will be missed.
Bob
Lynn P Reddy
Evelyn and family-deepest sympathy to everyone with the loss of Roger. I remember your family dearly and all the visit s to my parents house. Rest in peace Roger.