KING, Roger E. Jr. - 64, Yarmouth. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roger King Jr. on January 25, 2012 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Roger was the son of Hazel Nickerson and the late Roger King Sr. Roger was a part owner and service manager of Cassa Business Equipment for 35 years. He was a 38 year member of the Yarmouth Volunteer Fire Department and first responder, a past president and director of the Firefighters Museum, he was on the board of trustees at the Zion Baptist Church, and served on various community boards for many years. Roger had a passion for travel, was an avid outdoorsman and was always there for anyone who needed a hand. He lived life to the very end. Roger was predeceased by his father Roger King Sr. and step father John Nickerson. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Sharon, sons Shannon (Heidi), Darren (Shawnda) and special grand daughter Emily Grace; brothers Terry (Gail), Bruce, David (Christine), Kirby(Ann Marie), and brother in law Ralph (Rikki); sisters Heather (Jim), Boni (Todd), Sherry, Karen (Steve) and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home & Crematorium; Yarmouth. There will be no funeral or visitation at this time. A Fireman’s Memorial Graveside Service will be held at Mountain Cemetery in the spring. An announcement will be made at a later date and all will be welcome. Donations can be made to the Yarmouth Regional Hospital Oncology Department, Yarmouth Firefighters Museum or charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net
He will be sadly missed.