LEWISTON – Roland A. Pomerleau, 81, of 102 Campus Ave., died Saturday, Aug. 7, at St. Marguerite d’Youville Pavilion, after a long illness.

Born in Jackman, June 28, 1924, the son of Alfred and Bertha (Rancourt) Pomerleau, he had been a resident of this community since 1941.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European theater – including France and Belgium – with the 133rd Combat Engineers.

He worked in the local shoe industry and was employed by Antoine Rubber for more than 17 years, retiring in 1991.

He was a member of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

He will be remembered as a soft spoken man of few words whose actions spoke volumes about his character. He was a man who possessed great wit and a devoted family man who loved watching his grandson, Tyler, participate in sports – especially hockey. He was extremely proud of his grandson and he was one of the main reasons that he was able to continue his journey here on earth, despite his failing health during the past year.

He always made sacrifices so that others would not be lacking, despite his own needs.

He also had a special place in his heart for his extended family at 2 West and in years past at 2 East at d’Youville Pavilion, and all other compassionate caregivers who went out of their way to just stop by to say hello or to offer a smile and who made his day-to-day grind more bearable.

He is now in the company of his beloved wife, the former Lorraine (Roy), who predeceased him in 1985. Together their journey now continues through eternity.

He is survived by three sons, Ronald and his wife, Suzanne Pomerleau, of Auburn, Kenneth Pomerleau of Gresham, Ore., and David and his wife, Denise Pomerleau, of Sabattus; five grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Patrick Pomerleau.

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