Roland Andrew White

He was born in Skowhegan, Maine to his parents Richard White and Marjorie Fortine. Roland graduated from Madison High School in 1963 then served in the US Navy. He met the love of his life Donna Dickey and they were married on August 5, 1967. They recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. After they had their beautiful daughter Marjorie, they moved to the greater Portland area, where he attended SMCC and received a degree. Roland was employed for 20 years as a school bus driver for Woodfords Special Needs School. He also spent several years doing property management for Harbor Plaza. Recently he worked for and retired from Portland Public Schools as a bus assistant for special needs children.

Roland enjoyed walking with his dear wife Donna and their dogs at Evergreen Cemetery. He also enjoyed his time with his daughter Margie on many day trips hunting for the perfect fried clams and chocolate cream pie. They shared an incredible bond and loved spending time together. Roland enjoyed a lifelong love of the outdoors and playing guitars. He was a skilled man with his hands. They purchased a home in Portland that Roland gutted and rebuilt and made it a loving home for the last 40 years. He had an ease in his conversations, and was mild mannered and loving, with a sharp wit and a true Maine sense of humor.

Roland was predeceased by his mother, father and his brother Tommy.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Donna, his beloved daughter Margie, his sister Doris and her husband Joe of Massachusetts, and his brother John from Athens Maine. Roland leaves several brother and sister in laws, nephews and nieces. He also leaves his beloved dogs Lucy, Tessa and Gracie.

Visiting hours Friday February 16, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Jones, Rich and Barnes Funeral Home 199 Woodford Street Portland, Maine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday February 17, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church 492 Ocean Avenue Portland, Maine. Burial in the spring at Sunset cemetery in North Anson, Maine.

The family wishes to thank the staff and nurses at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth and also thank the wonderful nurses and staff at Beacon Hospice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be left at jonesrichandbarnes.com for the White family.