Roland H. Lacasse

LEWISTON – Roland Henri Lacasse, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2016 at D’Youville Pavilion. He was born in Lewiston on September 7, 1925 the son of the late Arthur and Elna (Paradis) Lacasse. Roland lived in Lewiston his entire life, and was a devout Catholic, attending Mass at Holy Cross and Holy Family Churches. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and an honored fourth degree Knight. Roland liked to go dancing, camping, deep sea fishing, and anything outdoors. He also enjoyed ice skating and used to have an ice rink in his back yard. On a warm summer day you could find Roland in his garden or enjoying a day of barbecuing. He enjoyed music and liked to play his harmonica, as well as other down home instruments. He proudly served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He is survived by his significant other Ms. Bernadette Cloutier of Lewiston; three sons, Ronald of Fredericksburg, VA, Raymond and his wife Diane of Centreville, VA, and Roger and his wife Linda of Lisbon Falls; his two brothers, Paul Lacasse of Auburn, Father Robert Lacasse, OMI of Bolivia; his sisters Rita Morency of Auburn, and Lorraine Farpela of Tucson, AZ; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; seven brothers, and one sister. Friends and family are invited to share their memories or offer their condolences by visiting Roland’s online guestbook at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com Visitation will be held at Fortin/LEWISTON on Friday, June 3, 2016 from 5-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at Holy Family Church at 11:00am. .

A committal service will immediately follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Lewiston.

A service of The Fortin Group Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St. Lewiston, Maine 04240 784-4584.