MAPLETON – Roland E. Garland, 85, passed away Aug. 23, 2007, at Maine Veterans’ Home, Caribou. He was born Jan. 3, 1922, in Presque Isle, the son of Floyd E. and Ruth (Higgins) Garland. Roland graduated from Presque Isle High School and attended Normal School Teacher’s College, Presque Isle. He entered the U.S. Navy and served his country during World War II, spending two and one half out of three years in the South Pacific. After his discharge, he operated the family business, Garland’s Auto Electric Service for many years until his retirement. Roland and his wife, Joan, were avid square dancers for 35 years, holding many offices and acquiring lots of friends. They bowled together and also in later years Roland enjoyed many good times playing golf. Roland is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan Adams Garland; three sons, Woodford and Ann Garland of Mapleton, and their family Laurie and Scott Amero and their daughter, Katelyn, of Mapleton; Paige Gagnon and her sons, Justin and Alec, of Eddington; Craig Garland of Portland; Stephen and Connie Garland of Provo, Utah, and his daughter, Moriah Garland of Georgia; William and Ann Garland of Eliot and their sons, Kevin of Massachusetts, and Ryan of Orono; and one special daughter Donna Jean, who was the apple of his eye. He also leaves his brother, Fernald Garland and his wife, Hazel, of Chapman; many cousins and nieces and nephews. He will be missed by a good friend and golfing buddy, Don Hanning of Mapleton. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Floyd “Woodie” Garland; and a baby sister, Ruth Gene. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at Mapleton Methodist Church with the Rev. Dot Matson officiating. Friends may call 2 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. A reception will be held after at the fellowship hall. A committal service will take place after the reception at Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. Donations may be made in Roland’s memory to CAARC, 25 Lombard St., Presque Isle, ME 04769. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncangraves.com
ROLAND EARL GARLAND
