Roland Leroy Blake

Lewiston-Roland L. Blake 82, of Poplar Dr. Poland, died Friday Nov. 7 at Central Maine Medical Center with his loving family at his side. He was born in Winthrop, ME on Oct. 21, 1932 a son of the late Earland and Thursla (Ward) Blake. Roland married his true love, Dorothy Pettengill, on August 10, 1950. He proudly served his country in the US Army for over 20 years, he then worked for Loring Short & Harmon as a truck driver. Roland was a founding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Auburn. He loved his church and was always a very active member and very proud of his faith. He enjoyed his music playing guitar, taking his boys fishing, and spending time with his family. He was a very devoted father and husband. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Blake of Poland, his five children: Dianne Wright and husband Steven of Auburn, Richard Blake and wife Michelle of Utah, Dale Blake and wife Susan of N. Monmouth, Timothy Blake and wife Shealena of Leeds and Robert Blake and wife Carol of Norway, 19 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and a great-great grandson. He was predeceased by a brother Erland Blake. You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Roland's life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visitation Fortin Auburn Tuesday Nov. 11 from 2-4 & 6-8. Funeral will be celebrated on Wednesday Nov. 12 11 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Auburn. Committal will follow in the chapel at Gracelawn Memorial Park. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn 7838545.