LEWISTON — Rev. Roger W. Dunning, 87, of Mechanic Falls went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2013 after a long battle with Parkinson Disease. Roger had been a resident at Russell Park Manor in Lewiston for nearly a year.

Roger was born in Sebasco, ME, the youngest child of William and Vesta Wallace Dunning. He married Marilyn Holbrook in 1952 and made their home in Phippsburg until 1967. They relocated to Mechanic Falls to pastor the Nazarene Church which was in the early stages of construction. During this time, he completed the study courses necessary to become an ordained minister. After leaving the Nazarene Church, Rev. Dunning founded the Evangelical Christian Mission Church which worshiped at Dunn’s Chapel in Poland, Maine. In recent years, the couple attended the Oxford Advent Christian Church where they’ve many dear Christian friends.

Roger loved being at camp, trading vehicles, boating, attending hymn-sings and learning to play instruments with his friends in later years.

He is survived by his faithful and supportive wife of 60 years, Marilyn who spent every day at the nursing home attending to his needs. They have two daughters, Glenda Mitchell of Mechanic Falls, Brenda Deojay of Portland and son, Warren who resides in Dixfield, three grandchildren Jeffrey Mitchell of Poland, Katie Deojay Cragg of Portland and Jeremy Deojay of Norway, three great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by an infant son, William, his six siblings Richard, Harvey, Sherman, and Lee Dunning, Mina and Lettie Smith.

His home-going celebration will be held at the Oxford Advent Christian Church at 1130 Main St., Oxford, ME, on Tuesday April 16th at 1:30 P.M. The church will open at 1:00 for those who wish to pay their respects. The committal will also be held at the church. His resting place will be at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn.

No flowers, please! Should you wish to make a donation, the family will give all proceeds to the church’s deacon fund for the deaconesses kind support in coordinating a gettogether at the end of the service. The family extends much gratitude for the love and care he received at Russell Park Manor, to Pastor Timothy Fox, to very loyal friends and family who made his last days so much brighter. A special thanks to Katie Hackett, a resident of Russell Park Manor, who spent several night-time vigils at his bedside.

Arrangements under the care of Oxford Hills & Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St. Rte. 26, Oxford, Maine. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.