Alvin “Roger” Stiles, 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
Calling hours were held on Saturday, June 11th from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur followed by a graveside service at 11:30 am at Hailesboro Cemetery.
Alvin was born on June 17, 1937 in Gouverneur, the son of Leon F. And Beatrice (Peck) Stiles.
He worked at St. Joe Minerals in Balmat, Black Clawson in Watertown, and then he was employed at Cellu Tissue in Natural Dam from 1967 until retiring in 2002.
Roger spent a lot his time in his work but he also enjoyed boating and fishing, especially at Black Lake, and watching country-western television.
Roger married Sharon Gladle in 1974 and the couple have two sons Kevin Stiles and his companion Alice of Hailesboro who have 3 children Kevin Jr., Courtney, and Carlie, Shawn Stiles and his wife Lisa of Star Lake who have 2 children Maigen and Alexis. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Liam, Korie-Ann, and Hunter with another on the way, a sister Sharon Murphy, nieces and nephews. Roger is predeceased by his parents, a brother Leon Stiles, an infant sister Shirley, and a granddaughter Cassidy Stiles.
Memorial donations in memory of Roger are encouraged to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy. 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.