Roger E. Fairchild, 93, of Durham, husband of the late Jean L. (Langhoff) Fairchild, died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell.

Roger was born in New Haven, son of the late, Charles R. Fairchild and Ida Mae (Potwine) Fairchild. Prior to his retirement Roger was employed at SNET for 35 years. He was veteran serving the U.S. Army after WWII in Japan.

Roger is survived by two sons, Mark Fairchild and his wife Teri of Durham, Chris Fairchild and his partner Karen of Middletown, six grandchildren, Meagan, Lauren, callee, Michael, Patrick and Nick. He was predeceased by a son, Jon Fairchild, a brother Justin and a sister Shirley. Roger and his wife enjoyed their spare time traveling across the country visiting many of our national parks. He enjoyed the outdoors, loved gardening and hit the slopes into his late 70's. When he wasn't outside, he was a talented craftsman making furniture and hand turned wooden bowls.

Burial, with military honors, will be held Saturday, June 16th at 12 p.m. in the State Veterans' Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489.  To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com .