AUBURN – Roland R. Saucier, 86, a resident of the Blanchard Rd., Auburn died Monday afternoon at the Hospice House following a short illness with family and friends by his side. He was born in Lewiston, November 14, 1923, the son of Philip and Ida (Bouget) Saucier. Roland, an avid story teller, grew up and was raised in the Lewiston and Auburn area. Following his education he was employed at a young age to help his family at home. He was the sixth of eight children. He was very proud of serving in both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters in the United States Navy during World War II. He was employed over 30 years for Auburn Public Works going up though the ranks from laborer to retiring as Superindentent of Auburn Public Works in 1985. He was active member and past president of the East Auburn Community Unit formerly known as the East Auburn Men’s Club, the F&G Square Dance Association for over 20 years where both he and his wife, Joan loved to spend time together as a hobby. Survivors include one son, William R. Saucier and his wife, Lucille of Auburn; one daughter, Patricia Riley and her husband, Tom of Delaware; five sisters, Eva Marcotte of Massachusetts, Irene Sirois of Brewer; Beatrice Saucier of Massachusetts; Germaine Saucier of Nebraska; and Florence DiFormado and her husband Flash of Florida. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren of whom he was most proud. He was predeceased by two brothers, Philip and Maurice Saucier both of Washington state. Special thanks to the Hospice House of Auburn as well as family and friends who supported Roland during his last days. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com SAUCIER died in Auburn, June 28, 2010, Mr. Roland R. Saucier age 86 years a resident of Auburn. Graveside committal prayers with Naval military honors will be privately held at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations in Roland’s memory may be made to the Androscoggin Hospice House 236 Stetson Rd., Auburn, ME 04210. Arrangements by DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL AND TRIBUTE CENTER 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449
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