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Roger Marple lived in Medicine Hat, Alberta and was the proud father and grandfather of 3 grown children and one grandson. He was an avid sports enthusiast, enjoyed playing tennis and golf, loved to travel and knows his way around the kitchen with a real appetite for baking.

Roger worked for Alberta Health Services and has worked in supply management in the south zone for over 23 years. He also has young onset Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to guiding our work with Dementia Lives Here, Roger served on the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s advisory group to help raise awareness of the needs of people with dementia, including the specific needs of people living with young onset and/or early stage dementia.

Roger also served on the board of directors of the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. Sadly, Roger passed after a short battle with cancer. His tireless efforts to raise awarenessa and reduce stigma are sorely missed.