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Remembering Roger Desabrais

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Monday February 13, 2017

   Over the past 44 years, we at The Valley Voice have been privileged to work with business and civic leaders who have become exceptional community partners and friends with our weekly community newspaper.  Our publication could not have enjoyed the longevity we've been blessed with, without their encouragement and support.
  We lost one of those special longtime friends this past week when we learned of the passing of our good friend Roger Desabrais. Roger passed away on February 5th 2017 after a courageous battle.  
   Our initial reaction to Roger's death was one of profound loss and extreme sadness. Roger no doubt would rather we remembered him in a much more positive light.  
   Roger Desabrais always had a smile, a joke to share, a little good natured ribbing. Never rude, never spiteful, always respectful. Roger was a breath  of fresh air when he welcomed us to many of his morning breakfast breaks at Desabrais Glass. Roger and his family always made us feel at home.
The family business Roger started and developed will continue to grow and evolve in a manner that he would be proud of.  The Desabrais  family will see to that.
Roger was a people person and loved sharing his thoughts openly with others.  The illness never took that away from him.  
Roger, we will miss you. We will honor your name by never forgetting you and we will continue to pray for Joanne and your family as they continue to carry on your legacy and work through the realization of your loss.

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