Rolland M. LaFond, 65, of High Street passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 after an illness; he was surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves his wife of 34 years, Teresa (Boyer) LaFond and his four children, Dawn A. White and her husband Raymond of Charlton MA, Rolland M. LaFond Jr. and his wife Anne Marie of Woodstock Valley, CT, Sophia M. Doten and her husband James of Irvington, KY, and Christopher W. LaFond of Southbridge, MA. and his significant other, Kerri M. Strait of Warren, MA; brother Michael LaFond of Worcester MA and a sister Christine LaFond-Levesque of Worcester, MA; ten grandchildren Justin White, Gavin White, Riley White, Karlee White, Vanessa Valenti, Marcus Valenti, Corey LaFond, Joshua Doten, Gabrielle Dumont and Haylee Dumont and his sister-in-law Patricia Boyer of Millbury, MA. He was predeceased by his brother Keith LaFond. He was born in North Adams the son of Irene C. (Burke) LaFond and the late Maurice H. LaFond.
Rolland was a licensed HVAC facilities manager working for Frank Rounds Company.
He enjoyed riding his motorcycle throughout the countryside. He enjoyed the shows at Hampton Beach with his wife and he was an avid Boston sports fan, he particularly enjoyed watching the New England Patriots as well as the Ohio State Buckeyes with his family while enjoying a cold beer.
He loved his country and was passionate about history. He was proud of the 16 years he served in the Army National Guard.
A service will be held at 4:00PM on Friday, January 12, in the Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy Street, Southbridge, MA. There are no calling hours.
An online guestbook is available at www.BelangerFuneralHome.com
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Cancer Center at Harrington , 55 Sayles Street, Southbridge, MA. 01550.
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