Roger, a printer by trade started his long career in Amherst, then on to Fredericton NB and later in Florida at the St. Pete's Times prior to starting his own business.

After returning to Amherst he was employed with the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA) as well as partnering in Babineau Printing with his wife, Betty.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the St. Charles Parish Council. Roger, an avid sports enthusiast played hockey, baseball, basketball, golf, curling and shuffling.

He coached Ladies Basketball, Amherst Little League and was a driving force starting Amherst Bantam Baseball. He was past President of the Amherst Curling Club