Roger Salter

August 1, 2014

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on August 1 at the age of 56. Loving husband to Debby (nee Rupert) of whom he celebrated 37 years of marriage. Loving father to Carly Miller (Craig) and Andrea Meloche (Craig). He is survived by his parents, Ken and Eileen Salter; father-in-law, Gerald Rupert and the late Frances. He will be deeply missed by his sister, Bev Pillon (Randy), and brothers, Brad Salter (Ruth), Greg Salter (Chris), brother-in-law, Bob Rupert (Gail); nieces, nephews and great-nephew. Roger was the co-owner of Forest Machine & MFG., a welder and member of UA Local 527. He was an avid golfer, a member of the Kingsville Golf and Country Club, and the Canadian Bridge Golf League at Roseland Golf Course. He was a member of the Essex Legion Branch 201 and the Essex United Church. Everyone that knew Roger, will miss his sense of humour and zest for life. The family would like to give a big thank you to the 4 West Staff Oncology Unit at Windsor Regional Hospital. Roger is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex, on Sunday, August 3 from 7-9 p.m. and Monday, August 4, 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. On Tuesday, friends are invited to meet the family after 10 a.m. at Essex United Church, 53 Talbot Street South, Essex, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Roger was not a shirt and tie kind-of-guy; please feel comfortable wearing your golf attire. The family request donations be made to Transition to Betterness, In Honour of the Ones We Love, Hospice of Windsor & Essex County or Essex United Church.