SIDNEY ~ Roger Maxwell Nevells Sr., age 79, passed away at his home in Sidney on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Born September 20, 1938 in Orland, Maine, Roger was the beloved husband of Patricia (Hughes) Nevells, son of Maxwell and Margaret (Lamoreau) Nevells, and father to Roger Nevells Jr. and Susan (Nevells) Allarie. Growing up, Roger attended schools in Blue Hill and Augusta, and received his diploma from Cony High School. Roger married Patricia Hughes on February 14, 1960 and they settled in Sidney where they would make their life and raise their family. He was the owner of Nevells’ Pallets, and a man who was well known for his hard work and dedication. He worked hard his entire life, from proudly serving his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps, driving tractor trailers for Fox and Ginn Trucking and later with his pallet business in Downtown Sidney. Roger loved spending time with his family and friends, playing horseshoes, hunting and fishing with his grandsons, and any activity that brought him outdoors. Roger was a member of the Kennebec Valley Horseshoe Club where he could be found playing, judging, or cheering on his friends. Many mornings you could find him enjoying conversation and breakfast out at his favorite diner. His evenings were spent sharing his love of sports (Red Sox Celtics, Patriots) and playing cribbage or cards with his wife or any number of his grandsons. Roger will be missed by all, from his welcoming smile, to his sincere “howdy”, strong handshake, and long bear hugs. His genuine Christian faith was part of his everyday life – a living faith that he expressed by helping countless others in any way that he could. Roger is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia; son, Roger Nevells Jr. and his wife Juliann (LaMarra) Nevells; daughter, Susan (Nevells) Allarie and her husband Dan Allarie; seven grandsons; Joshua Allarie, Brandon Nevells, Brian Allarie, Garrett Nevells, Matthew Allarie, Justin Nevells, and Isaac Allarie; sister, Ruthie Nevells; several nieces and nephews; and many close friends. He is predeceased by his parents and sister Elizabeth Nevells. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, October 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church Street, Augusta. A funeral service will be held at Knowlton and Hewins on Tuesday, October 31 at 11:00 a.m., followed by burial at the Springer Cemetery in Sidney. Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com