Obituary of Roger Bernard Bacon

Roger Bacon passed away peacefully at his home in Darien on July 19, 2023 at the age of 86.  Roger graduated from King School in Stamford and attended the University of Connecticut in Storrs.  He worked at Machlett Laboratories and Perkin Elmer before starting Super Handy Hardware in Glenville (Greenwich).  He retired from the hardware business after 35 fulfilling years.

Roger is survived by his wife, Georgia Meehan Bacon; a son, Mike Bacon of New Canaan, CT and five grandchildren:  Ashley Blackmer of Farmville, NC; Taylor Bellagamba (husband Mike) of West Hartford, CT; Kohlby Riendeau (husband Matt) of Fairfield, CT; Kristyn Bacon of Barcelona, Spain; and Andrew Bacon of Leland, NC.  There are also five great grandchildren.  His family will deeply miss him.

Roger’s parents, Vivian Myler Bacon and Roy Bacon, predeceased him.

A visiting hour will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien.  A Memorial Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at St. John Roman Catholic Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien.

Interment will be held privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.