BANGOR – Oscar Frank Rollins, 89, husband of the late Ruth (Knowles) Rollins, passed away peacefully April 24, 2011, at Maine Veterans Home, Bangor. He was born Nov. 14, 1922, son of Frank and Crystal (Marble) Rollins.
Oscar served in the Army/Air Force during World War II and was involved in the use of radar to ensure the safety of his country. After release from the military, Oscar worked as a hand sewer for shoes for many years and then ended his working years working at Eastern Fine Paper as a color mixer for paper products. Oscar loved the outdoors. He was an avid gardener and fisherman. In his later years, his ability to engage in these activities was limited, but he always still had the best-edged driveway in the area. Oscar was a gentle, soft-spoken man, but he was treasured by all those who knew him. He always had a thank you for everyone who helped him.
He is survived by his son, Darrell Rollins of Bangor; daughter, Lorraine and her husband, Bill Romano, of Hampden; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his brother, Leroy Rollins and his wife, Gene; and a great-grandson, Andrew. A special thanks is given to the Maine Veterans Home staff of E Unit who made the last year of Oscar’s life comfortable. He loved everyone who helped him and truly felt at home.
A service of remembrance will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, with Pastor Larry Hodgkins and the Rev. Robert Henderson, of Good News Baptist Church, Bangor, officiating. Interment will be at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, at a later date. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments immediately after the service at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor. Gifts in his memory may be sent to Maine Veterans Home Activity Fund, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401 or Ruth Rollins Scholarship Fund, care of Good News Baptist Church, P.O. Box 8464, Bangor, ME 04402-8464. Condolences to the family may be expressed at
www.BrookingsSmith.com.