Roger J. Sicard

Saco

Roger J. Sicard, 76, of Saco, passed away Wednesday morning on August 9, 2023, at Gosnell House in Scarborough, ME.

He was born in Dexter, ME on March 11, 1947, a son of Edmond and Lois Gabriel (Bolduc) Sicard.

Roger attended Thornton Academy in Saco, ME. class of 1965.  He enlisted in the United States Navy, 1964-1968. He served on the USS Forrestal in 1967 off Vietnam.

While stationed in Norfolk, VA he met his future wife Elizabeth J. Stanton, in Virginia Beach.  They were married April 20, 1968 in Franklin, OH.

The couple moved to Saco to raise a family and he started working for W.H. Nichols in Portland ME. as a Journeyman Toolmaker for eight years.  Roger moved on to Pratt and Whitney for a short period as a site supervisor.  In 1976, Roger found his true calling at SMVTI (later changed to SMTC) as Course Instructor in Machine Tool Technology Program. He retired after 27 years of service as Chair Instructor of the program in 2003.

Outside of his career, Roger enjoyed being a member of the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks.  He served in many capacities, HLM, PER, PSP, PDDGR, PGLIG, PAAGER and SRGL. He was an intricate part of developing the relationship between the Elks and the Maine Children's Cancer Program. In 2000 he became the first Honorary Board Member, MCCP.  He lived by the principles of the organization recognizing charity, justice, brotherly love, support and loyalty. He cherished the relationships he made and the accomplishments of their mission.

When time permitted, Roger loved to play golf, yard work, bird hunting and watching football games.  But most of all, he loved and had very much pride for his family.  He loved the time they spent together, especially with his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

Roger was a parishioner of Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco.

He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth J. Sicard on June 21, 2004 and by one brother Lawrence Sicard.

He is survived by his three children, Melissa Guyon, husband Mark, Scott Sicard and wife Pamela and Stephanie Sicard Morin.  Four grandchildren, Cody, Abby, Blake and Blane.  He is also survived by one brother Allen Sicard and wife Mary and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be from 3-6PM Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James Street, Saco.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am Monday, August 14, 2023, at Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco.  Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco.  In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Maine Children's Cancer Program in Roger's memory.