Roland Larrabee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 9, 2012.

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION - Roland J. Larrabee, 85, husband of Helen C. (Morris) Larrabee, died Nov. 7, 2012, at Hibbard Nursing Home, Dover-Foxcroft. He was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Onawa, son of Arthur and Marie Anna (Badeau) Larrabee, who died at his birth. He was raised by his stepmother, Rosa (Michaud) Larrabee.

A World War II U.S. Navy veteran, Roland was a retired conductor of 43 years with the Canadian Pacific Railroad. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Milo; and a member of Father James Daly Knights of Columbus Council No.6559, where he served as financial secretary for 36 years. He was a fourth degree member of Father Gabriel Druillette Assembly No. 0364 of Old Town. He belonged to AARP. He was a 63-year member of Bernard Jones American Legion Post No. 92 and United Transportation Union. He served 20 years in the Maine Central and Canadian Pacific General Grievance Committee of Portland. He was local chairman on the Canadian Pacific Railroad, representing conductors, trainmen and yardmen.

Roland was predeceased by his parents, two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Helen of Brownville Junction; daughter, Mary Nicklas of Bangor; three sons, Dr. Roland Larrabee Jr. and wife, Kathie, of Lancaster, Pa., Paul Larrabee and wife, Paula, of Hudson, and James Larrabee and wife, Lynn, of Rochester, N.Y.; two sisters, Flores Richards and Muriel Dodge, both of Greenville; 10 grandchildren, David, Justin, Kevin, Alex, Ryan, Tommy, Marlene, Roxana, Alyssa and Christopher; four great-grandchildren, Susie, Laura, Lena and Elsie; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at Lary Funeral Home, Milo. A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at Sts. Francis Xavier and Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Milo, with Father Kent Ouellette, celebrant. Burial will be in the family lot at Pine Tree Cemetery, Brownville Junction. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.

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November 13, 2012

Deanna (Kirby) DeWitt

To the Larrabee Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, father & grandfather. Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers.

November 13, 2012

Lorna Marshall

Dear Larrabee family: I have fond memories of you all. Summers at Big Boyd lake, listening to the piano as we walked by and also admiring how neat and well taken care of your camp at the lake was. Such a hard worker it was obvious took pride in his family, and home, Roland also worked on CP rail with my dad so there were several connections. I'm so sorry for your loss.

November 11, 2012

Nan Fleisher

We were neighbors and friends for a very short time and I will always cherish that time we had together. We always laughed whenever I was there. You reminded me of my grandfather that I lost many years ago. You were always kind to me. I will miss you.

November 10, 2012

AL Hogan

I new roland when he was a conductor on cpr passanger train back in the 70's. He was a gentLeman and just a fine person. my sympathy to the larrabee family.

November 10, 2012

A quiet gentland alwayseman who never had an enemy...From a railroad man in McAdam who worked in the Yard Office

November 10, 2012

Vincent & Stacey Slagle

We have many fond memories of Roland. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 10, 2012

Marty and Lorraine Fitzpatrick

Helen and family, Our sympathies and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember Roland as the smiling, gentle man that he was. It was always a pleasure to see him and exchange a few greetings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 10, 2012

Forrest and Karen Hartin

Helen, Paul and Family. It was a shock to hear about Roland, He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with You all.

November 9, 2012

Kenneth Strout

Paul and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Ken Strout

November 9, 2012

Linda (Larrabee) Jones

I am a Larrabee from Northern Maine, Sorry to hear of your lost.

November 9, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. Sam & Barbara (Larson) Gould

November 9, 2012

Donald and Chris Martin

He was a very special man.

November 9, 2012

so sorry to hear about rolands death-he was a gentle soul,and very well liked.my prayers are with you all-evelyn hamlin.

November 9, 2012

To The Family Of Roland Larrabee
Helen I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you all.
Sharon Newbert { McKenzie}

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