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Donald Provencher posted a condolence
Saturday, January 12, 2013
J : I am Jacqueline Provencher
D : I am Donald Provencher
J : Roland is the little brother we know well and love
D : We grew up in Lewiston, Maine, in a Franco-American community and we would have many stories to tell you about that unique experience. Even today we enjoy exchanging our favorite Franco stories, expressions and greetings. These would always make Roland laugh.
J : When Roland was born, I was 10 years old and we quickly developed the big sister and little brother relationship. We were together a lot. Growing up, I remember how he loved to go to the movies so, now and then, I would take him along on some of my dates.
D : I was the big brother but I was also the opponent in wrestling matches and all kinds of games we use to play. That led to a totally different kind of relationship. We were very fond of each other but never spared each other the teasing or the rivalry.
J : When Roland was 7 years old, it was time for me to join the Dominican Sisters. It was difficult for me to leave my family, but especially difficult to leave Roland behind. For him it was difficult to understand where I was and what in the world I was doing in that convent that could be so important.
D : I went off to college. In a way, Roland must have been relieved. He now had the bedroom all to himself. But this also meant another absence in his life.
J : When Roland was in High School, our mom died. With many significant people disappearing in his life, I think Roland had to grow up very quickly. And that he did. He became an avid reader, an avid television fan, and an avid collector of things. He also learned how to appreciate people, to engage in friendships and to be loyal to those friendships.
D : There was a side to Roland that was very creative, artistic. He expressed that through his involvement in theater, in television, and through his stained glass projects, glass blowing craft, shelf designs and woodwork. Even in the last month of his life, when his energy level would allow it, he would be working on some unique project.
J : Little by little, Roland was introduced to my religious community. The sisters loved him. When he was working in a movie theater, knowing the sisters loved popcorn, one day he came to visit bringing along a garbage bag full of popcorn. His visits were always fun. Numerous also were the times when I would appear on Don's doorstep with a group of sisters. Roland would become our tour guide through D.C. His knowledge of history, his love for this area and his attention to the sisters was amazing. The sisters named him the greatest tour guide they ever had.
D : Roland, Jackie and I also share a great love for chocolate. With the medicatiom he was on this developed into Roland becoming a chocoholic. Three weeks ago, Sally remembers him going out with a friend and buying $70.00 woth of chocolate. Strangely enough, we don't remember him sharing any of that with us. I wonder what happened there. Roland and I inherited from my father a love of working with wood. With his shelf design business, we came to share a workshop in my basement. We also shared similar finger injuries. We worked on projects together, like building a deck on my house. He also helped my son Dennis with work on his house. Roland wanted to be helpful. Sally was sharing with us the other day that the shelf design business was never about profit but it was more about helping people.
J : Roland was smart, creative, dependable and faithful in his relationships. He was also a sensitive and loving man. This became most evident when he met Sally. Sally put a big smile on his face and she became the love of his life.
D : The brain cancer that gradually took him away from us, came much too fast. It doesn't make any sense to us why Roland had to die so young, so full of potential for growth as a person and for happiness with Sally. At the end though the cancer was too much to bear. Our only consolation today is that Roland is now in a better place, a place where he has fullness of life and can continue his faithful relationship to all of us.
J : Roland was also a person of faith, not understanding why this was happening to him but always appreciating the concern and support we offered. Roland we love you and we will miss you. You are now, however, in the presence of your God and for that we are grateful and we rejoice.
D and J : Aurevoir, petit freĢre.
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Susan Durst posted a condolence
Friday, January 11, 2013
Each time I was with Roland I enjoyed his company. He was a kind and compassionate man who enjoyed being with Dennis and his family. My deepest sympathies are with Sally, Don and Jackie. God bless you all. Susan Durst
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Vanessa, Chase, Alex, and Jake Provencher lit a candle
Thursday, January 10, 2013
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Uncle Roland was wonderful to all of us and will be missed. We're sorry we cannot be there with Dennis and the rest of the family. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
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The Labrecque Family, Lewiston, Maine lit a candle
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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The Dominican Sabattus Community lit a candle
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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Know that you are all in our prayers and that we remember Roland with great affection. May he enjoy his new life with God and may he remember us in God's presence.
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Pauline posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
My thoughts are with Sally, Sr. Jackie, Don & Gretchen and family. I know how close you all are and will miss Roland. I also know how happy he was to have you in his life. I'll always remember how happy he was when he was with Sally and especially on the day they were married. So glad to have been there to share that special time. I'll miss you Roland.
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Sr. Monique Belanger posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
I have very fond memories of Roland. His visits to Maine, his tours of Washington as our guide and of course his wedding day with Sally. His life ended way too quickly and no one was ready to let him go. My prayers are with Sally and her family, Jacqueline, Don and his family. From a distance I am very close to all of you. Love, Sr. Monique
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