LEWISTON — Roland O. Carville, 83, of 424 Ridge Road, Lisbon passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Central Maine Medical Center.

Roland was born on Feb. 9, 1927, the eldest son of James W. and Azalia Hogkkin Carville in Avon, Conn. His early childhood years were spent in Avon.

He recently took a trip back to his birthplace with members of his family, where he was able to share many childhood memories.

Roland’s parents were both from Maine, and the family moved several times between Maine and Connecticut, depending on where there was work.

He received much of his elementary education in one-room schools where his mother was a teacher. During his high school years, he developed a love of history, especially civil war history. As a teenager, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country. He was a World War II veteran. No matter what the weather, he proudly displayed the flag.

On Dec. 30, 1950, he married Leona M. Goss. They returned to Lisbon where they raised their family.

Roland had many jobs during his lifetime, retiring from the Androscoggin Bank in the 1980s. His greatest job came after his retirement-lovingly caring for Leona during her many years of declining health. Leona passed away on Sept. 21, of this year.

Roland’s interests included NASCAR, the Civil War and he also enjoyed walking Maverick, and reading.

Roland is survived by his brother Larry of Florida; his children, Maureen, Donna, Trudy, Suanne, Becky and Jim; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with three more due in 2011.

He was predeceased by his wife, Leona Goss-Carville; a son, Kenneth; a grandson; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; and his faithful feline companion, Tina, who passed away Oct. 22, of this year.

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