Roger Anthony Planton

Paul and Kim, so sad to read of this. May God be with you during this difficult time. ~Doris Theune

In Loving Memory of ROGER PLANTON. Roger Planton affectionately asked me to call him Dad P., when he, Mom P. and family invited me to live with them for a year as an exchange student. He was a father figure in a country new to me, and he was the best in his class. Dad P. was a very generous person. He shared abundantly, he shared without reserve. This I remember well. He was funny, witty, lighthearted, and his playful spirit made any of life’s moments more enjoyable, less heavy. His presence really made anyone just happy to be there, in the moment, happy to be alive. (To be teased by Dad P. actually meant you were important to him in the best way. He made me laugh so much. Never a dull moment with him.) Dad P. was also the best role model of Adulting. I observed he was diligent at work, diligent with business at home, and diligent at being a solid responsible citizen. He and Mom P. voted at every election, they did not argue who was best, for what, end of conversation. I learned this is the wisest way to live in this country. Everything under him was in order, on time, in place, now it was time to play and play he did! He was game for just about everything! Be it card games, sports, cooking, baking, even sports commentary. He was very present in all he did, his attention was focused on the person and on the task. It was very obvious to me that he loved Mom P., he loved his children, he loved his ever growing family, he loved his friends, he loved life. I feel so deeply fortunate to have had the amazing opportunity to live with Dad P. and Family for a time. It was short in duration, but the lessons learned and the love received are ever lasting. I am heartbroken and very sad for his passing. ROGER PLANTON was LOVE PERSONIFIED, and he will live forever in my heart. Brian and I share in your grief and we extend our deepest condolences to Mom Planton, Paul and Kim, Patrick and Laura, Peter and Sara, Peggy and Mike, Penny and Chris, their children, their grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. With Much Love, Brian and Marie Johnston Melbourne, Florida