Amherst - Roger Allen Treadwell, 68, passed away peacefully Nov. 23, 2024, in the company of his loving wife and daughter.

He was born May 14, 1956, the eldest of six children to Francis and Thelma Treadwell. He was fiercely supportive of his family, a characteristic that held strong throughout his life. He was instinctively generous, often taking time to help fix a car, shovel a roof, or share a meal. Always ready with a story or joke, his humor will be fondly remembered, as well as his laugh and the warm smile behind the beard.

Roger was a hardworking and dedicated man and could do most anything he put his mind to. While many knew him as a mechanic, working alongside his brother and father at Tread's Garage, he was also famous for spending nearly 50 years playing drums in bands around the state, often with his wife and soulmate strumming beside him on bass guitar. His musical family was truly extended family, and he loved them dearly.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pam; son, Lee; daughter, Amanda; grandson, Arie; brothers, Kenny, Kevin, and Mike; sister, Sheila; several cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, in-laws and outlaws; and his very special dog, Maggie. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Randy.
In lieu of a formal service, there will be a celebration of life in the spring.