BOSTON — Roland E. Roberge, 85, of Broad Street, Auburn, died Sunday, March 4, at Massachusetts General Hospital, with his family at his side.

He was born in Lewiston, Feb. 2, 1927, a son of the late Louis and Marie (Angers) Roberge. He was educated in Lewiston schools and attended St. Dom’s. Roland proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Roland married the love of his life, Therese Potvin, Nov. 15, 1947, and together they owned and operated Curran Bean Sprout Co. and raised their five children. He was a member of St. Louis Church, St. Louis Booster Club, New Auburn Seniors and American Legion Post 153 in New Auburn.

He enjoyed playing cards, bingo, bowling, golfing, traveling, especially to Foxwoods and Hollywood Slots. Roland was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, Pats, Bruins and Celtics. In his younger years, he enjoyed coaching Little League baseball and youth hockey, he also did his best to attend all of his kids and grandkids sporting events. Most of all, he just loved spending time with his family. Holiday parties and summer barbecues were two of his favorites.

He leaves his wife of 64 years, Therese Roberge of Auburn; a daughter, Rita Beaulieu of Lewiston; four sons, George Roberge and his wife, Marie, of Auburn, Bertrand (Bert) Roberge and his wife, Mary, of Auburn, Laurent Roberge and his wife, Susan, of Wales and Marcel Roberge and his wife, Tammy, of Auburn; sister, Jeannette Potvin of Auburn; 12 grandchildren, Michelle Rouleau and husband, Brian, of Poland, Todd Beaulieu of Lewiston, Toni Svor and husband, Jon, of Lewiston, Kristin Gibson and husband, Joseph, of Massachusetts, Matthew Roberge and wife, Sara, of Massachusetts, Jennifer Whitford and husband, Christopher, of Massachusetts, Gregory Roberge of Auburn, David Roberge of Auburn, Nicholas Roberge of Old Orchard, Brittany Roberge of Wales, Tyler Crowley and companion, Shannon, of Auburn and Ryan Roberge of Auburn; three great-grandchildren. Cole Gibson and Abigail and Julia Svor; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son-in-law, Alan Beaulieu; a brother, Henry Roberge; and three sisters, Yvette Renaud, Muriel Guay and Rachel Veilleux.

The Roberge family would like to thank Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice for their compassionate care of Roland during his recent illness.

Family and friends are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Roland’s life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.