Appleton, Alfred Roger Born on January 14th, 1928 in Hamilton, Ontario. Roger was predeceased by his wife Vivinne Matte. Roger attended local schools and later attended university in North Carolina. After completing his post-secondary education he pursued a career in journalism and was employed by several newspapers in Canada and the United States. In 1963, Roger moved to Ottawa and obtained employment with The Ottawa Citizen, where he remained for his entire career. His first assignment was court reporter where his quiet humour won him a special place with his colleagues and readers. His next assignment put him in charge of The Ottawa Citizen, City Hall Bureau. He reported and commented on City Hall business and participated on several panel discussions on municipal affairs generally. Roger's final assignment with The Ottawa Citizen was to organize and administer "Action Line", a consumers affairs column. In that post he soon attained a reputation for his ability to resolve disputes between consumers and retailers and between employers and employees. He was truly an advocate for the little man. He had the unusual talent of recognizing quickly those persons who were marginalized by society and he assisted them with a special sensitivity and determination. He will be fondly remembered by the many persons he helped, his close friends and colleagues who respected him for what he truly was, a loyal friend, a talented journalist and mostly an advocate of the little guy. Family and friends are invited to join together in a service to honour Roger's life at the Smiths Falls Free Methodist Church, 573 Hwy 29, on Sunday, November 4th, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth 613-267-3765.