Roland R. LaFleur

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather

EPSOM – Roland R. LaFleur, 93, of Center Hill Road, passed away on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012. He was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, the son of Roland F. and Marjorie LaFleur.

He was a World War II veteran and received a purple heart for his services. He was a long life dairy farmer and mechanic. He raised many foster children throughout his life. He was a life-time member of DAV and member of the American Legion. In the town of Epsom, he was on the volunteer fire department, road agent, fire warden, and Cemetery Trustee.

He also taught 4-H in town.

Roland LaFleur was a hard worker and had a heart of Gold. If anybody in town needed a helping hand he was the first person to be there.

He was predeceased by Louise LaFleur and Beverly LaFleur. Mr. LaFleur was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Earl. Members of his surviving family include one brother; Wayne LaFleur of Epsom, two sons; Louis LaFleur and Chris LaFleur of Epsom, Stepsons; John Yeaton, wife Lee of Summerdale, AL, Scott White of Concord, NH, Larry White, wife Robyn of Minesville, NY, Glenn White, wife Marjorie of Pittsfield; Stepdaughter, Roxanna Connors, husband Steve, of Epsom; Foster Daughter, Shannon Utter, of Pittsfield. Predeceased Stepdaughter, Brenda Zarr and predeceased Stepson, Rudy White, Jr. 30 Grandchildren and 39 Great-Grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 4pm-7pm at the Bennett Funeral Home 3 Church Street Chapel (the Brick Building). Graveside services with military honors will be held at McClary Cemetery in Epsom in the spring.

The Bennett Funeral Home of Concord is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Epsom Fire Association, 1714 Dover Road, Epsom, NH 03234.

Messages of condolence may be offered at www.bennettfuneral.com