Roland Henry John Poulin

BANGOR – Roland Henry John Poulin, 90, passed away on May 6, 2024, at Maine Veteran’s Home in Bangor.

Roland was born the son of Louis Poulin and Irene (Patnaude) Poulin in North Vassalboro on August 29, 1933. He attended and graduated from Winslow High School in 1951. After graduating, he served in the United States Air Force for 21 years from 1951 to 1972.

During his time of service, Roland received multiple medals and awards including the Air Force Conduct Medal with 3 Loops; National Defense Service Medal with 3 Stars; Vietnam Service Medal; RVN Campaign Medal; Korean Defense Service Medal; Enlisted Air Crew Wings; and a Cold War Commemorative Medal.

He was the owner and operator of Roland’s Appliance Service for 35 years and was the Town of Vassalboro selectman from 1977 to 1979, as well as Town Manager for a three-month period in 1979. Roland was a lifetime member of the VFW, a mason, and a Catholic.

Roland enjoyed camping, fishing, and a morning ritual of coffee and conversation at a well-known Freddie’s Garage in East Vassalboro.

He was predeceased by his parents; his son Roland Poulin Jr., brothers Louis and Alfred Poulin, and sister Vietta Mayo.

Roland is survived by his daughter Vietta Rollins and husband John Rollins of Madison, sons Paul A. Poulin of Warren, and Louis Poulin and wife Gail of Fairfield; cousin Joanne and Arthur Bechard of Massachusetts.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on May 22, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Saint John The Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow, followed by a burial at the North Vassalboro Village Cemetery, Cemetery Street, Vassalboro.

The family would like to extend a special thank you the Maine Veteran’s Home, as well as to Beacon Hospice.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com