Roger Castleman passed away on 16th August 2004, following a long period of ill health. Roger, who was 73, was Chairman of the Leicester glazing, roofing and plumbing group of companies Norman & Underwood.

Over the past 30 years Roger was one of the main driving forces behind the growth in the group’s activities.

As a direct descendant of John Underwood, one of the two company founders in 1825, Roger was a member of the 6th generation of the family to play an active part in its long history. He was very active in freemasonry having been a Past Master of Gartree Lodge, Leicester where he was a member for over 40 years.

Roger was also renowned for his charity work, which included the Leicester Rotary Club and Leicester Probus of which he was Treasurer. He was also Treasurer of the Leicestershire Girl Guide Association for 11 years.

For over 60 years of his life Roger attended the Robert Hall Memorial Baptist Church where he made many friends.

As a great family man, he loved to holiday in Cromer – or Cromer del Sol as he preferred to call it – and was known by his family as ‘the landmark on the beach’ as he had been visiting there for over 60 years!

Roger refused to let his illness dampen his spirit, his love of life and people or his dedication to the Company. He was last at his desk just weeks before he died.

Roger leaves a wife Pamela, five children and seven grandchildren.

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Glass Age