Roger J. Giradin Sr.

POLAND - Roger J. Girardin, Sr., 64, of Poland died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at his home with his loving family by his side, after a long illness. He was born in northern Maine, February 8, 1946, the son of Elephege and Rilda Girardin. He married Danielle Melanson on April 3, 1964.
     In his early years he worked in construction and later owned his own construction business. He was previous owner of Just Friends Restaurant, which he built in Poland. He owned a Laundromat in Mechanic Falls and later built Girardin Estates LLC of Poland.
     Mr. Girardin is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Danielle Girardin of Poland; one daughter, Lori Estes and her companion Floyd Johnson of Poland; one son, Roger J. Girardin, Jr. and his companion Debbie Cornish of Auburn; three grandchildren, Deryk and Lacie of Sabattus, Alex and Mercedes of Auburn and Roger III of Poland; two great-grandchildren, Owen Estes and Christopher Girardin; one sister, Rolande Breton and husband Roger of Lewiston; one brother, Roland Girardin and wife Aleta of Lewiston; stepgrandchildren, Kimmie, Laurie, Cassie and Michael; step-great- grandchildren, Michela, Alex and Paige; his wife's loving family and countless nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, mother, stepfather and brother, Phil.
     A Memorial service was held on Saturday, February 27 at 10 a.m. at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. Interment will be in the spring at Pine Grove Cemetery in Poland. Arrangements are under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls. On-line condolences may be shared with his family at www.westonchandler.com.