1942 - 2026
Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on February 20, 1942, he was the son of the late Roger R. Talbot and Katherine (Kane) Talbot. Roger graduated from Classical High School in Worcester, Class of 1960, and later attended Worcester Junior College and Clark University. He proudly served in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged.
Roger worked for many years as manager of the Organic Division at Bay State Abrasives in Westborough and was previously employed by General Motors in Framingham.
A longtime resident of Douglas, Roger lived there for 56 years, where he raised his family and built a life rooted in community and family. He enjoyed golfing and was a former member of the Westborough Country Club. Roger loved watching sports, especially college basketball and football, and looked forward to lunches with his cousins, moments he cherished deeply. Above all else, he treasured spending time with his family.
Roger was deeply devoted to his wife, Saundra V. (King) Talbot. Together they shared 60 years of marriage, celebrating their milestone anniversary this past November, a testament to their lifelong love and commitment.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Michelle Ebbeling and her husband Edward of Northbridge; Michael Talbot and his wife Joanna of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Christine Mitchell of Webster; and Kim Biddle and her husband Tim of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. He also leaves behind ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, with two more great-grandchildren expected in the coming months, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
Roger was predeceased by his daughter, Paris Jordan, whose husband Michael Jordan survives her. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Kathleen Nadeau of Worcester and Dorothy Keeler of Westborough.
Roger will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his quiet strength, and the many years of love and guidance he shared with those closest to him.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Buma Funeral Home, 480 Church Street in Whitinsville. Additional visiting hours will be held Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue in Paxton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Boys Town, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, Nebraska 68010, or online at https://www.boystown.org.
