BIDDEFORD — Roland G. Lessard, 69, of Biddeford, died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born July 27, 1945 in Biddeford, a son of Albert and Adrienne (Begin) Lessard. He was educated in Biddeford schools and graduated from St. Louis High School , Class of 1964.
Roland proudly served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
On May 8, 1993, he married Cathy Mitchell at Laurel Hill Chapel in Saco.
He retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in 1995 after 28 years.
He was a member of the AMVETS and served as their commander for five years, as long as his wife could take, and with the help of his officers made the organization what it is today.
He was also a member of the York County Veterans Alliance and enjoyed the company of all the members and bartenders.
Roland loved his family and lived life to the fullest.
He is preceded in death by: his parents; and two brothers, Albert Jr. and Phillip Lessard.
He is survived by: his wife, Cathy Lessard of Biddeford; a son, Cory M. Lessard of Biddeford; a daughter, Kailin E. Phillips and her husband Cory of Arundel; three grandchildren, Taylor, Christian and Shaylyn; three brothers, Raymond Lessard and his wife Lillian, Donald Lessard and his wife Theresa, and Andre Lessard and his wife Claire, all of Biddeford; two sisters, Simonne Dubois and her husband Fernand of Dayton and Claudette Camire and her husband Rene of Biddeford; nieces and nephews, too many to count; and just enough friends.
Visiting hours will be from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, April 12 at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 13 at St. Anne’s Chapel of St. Joseph’s Church.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford for their kindness and understanding, and also the Hospice of Southern Maine for their support.
Donations in memory of Roland may be made to the American Lung Association, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330.
To share condolences online, visit www.hopememorial.com.
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