OBITUARIES
A Tribute to Roger Davis, FA Class of 1952
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LONG-TIME FIXTURE AT FA, Roger “Red” Evans Davis passed away on August 6, 2021. He will be remembered as a caring, generous, hard working person with a good sense of humor. Roger graduated from the Academy in 1952 where he excelled in cross-country, football, basketball, baseball, and also played the trumpet in the band. He attended UMO to major in education and play baseball. After his freshman year, he enlisted in the Army for two years where he earned the rank of Sergeant. Returning home he worked for the railroad in Derby, Maine, until he was able to re-enroll at UMO. He continued to play first base for the UMO baseball team under Coach Jack Butterfield where he led the team in batting average during the 1957 season. Roger was hired as Superintendent of Building and Grounds at FA, his second home for thirty years. Roger enjoyed his job at FA and the FA Pony traditions, all the while making sure the buildings and the athletic fields were ready for all school and athletic events. He also assisted in building sets for music and drama productions. Because of Roger’s vision and passion for FA, our athletes now have the privilege of playing on some of the finest fields in the state. Roger was very proud to be inducted into the first class of our Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011. He also enjoyed assisting in many building and remodeling projects at his children’s homes. For Roger, the grandchildren brought great joy, entertainment, and always put a smile on his face.
“Grampy” taught them many lifelong activities including carpentry skills, shooting, water-skiing and assisting them with their athletic skills. His favorite activities with his grandchildren were snowmobiling, spending time at camp, sharing his life experiences and stories of his life on the farm. Roger is survived by his wife, Deborah, and their three children: Rae Spencer Davis-Folsom ’81 and her children, Spencer and Molly; Dean Evans Davis ’85 and wife, Teresa, and their children, Carter and Ryan; Mary Henderson Alexander ’88 and husband, Daniel, and their children, Jacob and Brady. A celebration of Roger’s life was held on August 20 at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church. Memorial contributions in Roger’s memory can be directed to the FA baseball program and mailed to Foxcroft Academy at 975 W. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426.
ROGER DAVIS MEMORIAL DONORS Mr. David Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beaulieu Ms. Ann Bouchard Mrs. Barbara Brown Ms. Terri Clark Mr. and Mrs. David Clement Mr. Rod Collette Dr. Lynne Coy-Ogan
Mrs. Mary Frederick Mr. Tom Gerrish Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gilbert Mrs. Jean Grinnell Mr. and Mrs. Clair Hall Mrs. Linda Henderson Mr. Peter Ingraham Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnston
Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston Mr. Bob MacNevin Mrs. Judy Marshall Ms. Gene Philpot Mrs. Marlene Pray Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Robinson Mrs. Martha Rollins
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Mr. Alan E. Smith Steinke & Caruso Dental Care Hon. and Mrs. Kevin Stitham Waterville High School Ms. Pam Weatherbee
