1930-2021
Lewiston- Roland W. Brochu 91, recently of Gracelawn Apartments, Auburn died July 7, after a brief illness. He was born in Lewiston on June 19, 1930 a son of the late Walter and Rose Brochu. Roland married the former Aline Morneault on June 17, 1950. They shared 49 wonderful years of love, laughter and happiness. They traveled extensively and treasured family and friends. They moved to Taylor Pond in 1976 where he resided until 2020.
He began his career working as store manager for Mohican Market in Lewiston in the 1950’s. In 1948 he joined the Maine Army National guard, where he went to military schools and commissioned as an officer 1958. His local unit was activated during The Berlin Crisis 1961/62. He held Company Commander and Battalion Staff Officer positions, retiring after 23 years as a major in 1971.
In 1960 he joined The Allstate Insurance Co. He was a local agent for 32 years and retired in 1992. Through his dedication and hard work he earned many awards and trips for his family. He loved the people.
He was a lifetime member of Holy Cross Church and also a member of the America Legion. He was a volunteer at St. Mary’s General Hospital in Lewiston, Patient Transport for ten years.
He is survived by his daughter Sandra Curran and her husband James of Cyclone, PA, a son Michael Brochu and his wife Connie of Summerville S.C., three grandchildren Colleen (Curran) and her husband Geoff McGuire of W. Farmington, OH, Janet Brochu of Las Vegas, NV, and Erin Brochu of Summerville, S.C., a great grandson Kyle McGuire of W. Farmington, OH, his brothers in law Ronaldo Morneault and his wife Jeanne of Auburn, and Lorenzo Morneault and wife Jackie of Carson, CA, and several nieces and nephews. He also shared 18 years enjoying life with his loving companion Gaetane Gurney, they traveled many places and explored many sunsets. He was predeceased by his parents his wife Aline on June 29, 1999 and a brother Marcel Brochu on June 20, 2002.
On line condolences can be shared at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com
Visitation Fortin Lewiston Sunday 7/18 from 2-5PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday 7/19 at 1 Pm at Holy Cross Church. Committal will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.
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