Roger A. Barnes

Roger Alan Barnes, 84, of Westborough, passed away on November 9, 2026. Born in Milford on Nov. 11th 1941, he was the beloved husband of Virginia Barnes, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.

Roger served in the National Guard from 1962 to 1968, stationed at Fort Dix, NJ, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was employed at Bay State Abrasives in Westborough for 38 years, subsequently worked 14 years as a bus driver for First Student, and served for many years as a crossing guard at Lake Chauncy.

A lifetime member of the Southborough Rod and Gun Club, Roger was an avid fisherman, hunter, and camper who cherished time with his grandchildren. He was a devoted fan of the Red Sox and Patriots, enjoyed the comfort of his wood-burning stove, and spent many happy hours walking his dog, Buddy, around Lake Chauncy.

Along with his wife, Virginia, he leaves behind his daughter Jennifer Melo, her husband Joe, of Hudson, MA, and their children: Jason, Brendan, Daniel, Joey, Johnathan, Logan, Jenny Jo, Justin, Timothy, and Lily, along with four great-grandchildren. He leaves the children of his late daughter, Michelle: William and Rebecca, as well as three great-grandchildren. He also leaves his daughter Beth Meyer and her partner, Chuck McKay, of Alton Bay, NH, and Beth's children: Jena and Jared, along with two great-grandchildren. And daughter Leslie Keller, her husband Scott, of Lawrenceville, GA, and their children: Christopher, Rachel, Peter, and Caleb, along with six great-grandchildren. He also leaves his brothers Ronald Barnes, his wife Carol, of West Boylston, and brother Robert Barnes, his wife Linda, of Westborough; as well as many extended family members.

He was predeceased by his daughter Michelle Barnes Hendrix, his sister Judy Barnes, and his stepmother Barbara Barnes.

A private service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in the name of his grandson Joey Melo to the New England Center for Children in Southborough, MA, or to the Associates Animal Hospital in Westborough, MA.