Born and raised in Biddeford, where his heart remained, he was the son of the late Roland and Rita (Bernier) Berthiaume. He married Shirley (Giroux) Smith on Feb. 14, 1981.
A hard-working man, Roland held multiple jobs during his working life. The majority of his career was spent with Saco Defense for 25 years. He was also proud to work as a crossing guard at the intersection of Brackett and Spring streets in Portland.
He was a fun-loving person who enjoyed music, dancing, traveling and family gatherings. Above all else, Roland cherished his family and enjoyed attending sporting events for his children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by: his stepson, Joseph Smith; and his daughter-in-law, Laurie Lachance.
He is survived by: his beloved wife, Shirley Berthiaume of South Portland; children, Carl Berthiaume and his companion Debbi of Columbia Falls, Allen Berthiaume of Saco, and Nicole Hamm and husband Paul of Biddeford; stepsons, Philip Smith of South Portland, Steven Smith and wife Angela of South Portland; siblings, Claudette Warren and husband Edward of Biddeford, Joanne Nason and husband Alan of Scarborough, and Richard Berthiaume and wife Cathy of Sanford; his adored 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his favorite aunt, Lillian Caron of Biddeford; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, March 17, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
To view Roland’s memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit ctcrawford.com.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to: Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.
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