Roland graduated from Gardner High School of Gardner with the Class of 1966.

He was a United States Vietnam War Marine Corps Veteran and received the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, Good Conduct Medal, Navy Unit Citation and RVN Cross of Gallantry with pal

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He was employed for 35 years by Digital Equipment Corporation as a Product Auditor, retiring in 2005.

Roland was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church of Gardner.

He enjoyed traveling, golfing, bowling and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.

Roland was a member of the Acadien Social Club of Gardner, American Legion Post 129 of Gardner and the V.F.W. Ovila Case Post 905 of Gardner.