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MICHAUD, Roland J.

Roland J. Michaud, 87 of Manchester, formerly of New Britain and Hartford, husband of the late Shirley Michaud, died Thursday, (June 27, 2013) at Manchester Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Roland was born in Grand Isle, ME on Dec. 27, 1925, son of Felix and Marie (Sirios) Michaud. He was raised in Maine, served in the Navy during World War II, and then came to Connecticut. Prior to retiring Roland was a security guard with Pinkerton Security for many years and was a member of American Legion Post 14 in Rockville and VFW Post 511 in New Britain. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, with whom he made his home, Beverly and Angel Soto; five sons, Daniel Michaud, Charles Michaud, Phillip Michaud, Raymond Michaud, and Richard Wedman; 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three brothers and a sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his wife he was predeceased by two sons, Roland Michaud Jr. and James Wedman.
A prayer service will be held at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester on Monday, July 1, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Bernard's Cemetery in Rockville. A visiting time will be on Monday from 10-11 a.m. To leave a message for his family please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Hartford Courant on Jun. 28, 2013.
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You always was a wonderful man, respected by many and always a good heart. You will be missed and I will always love you.

Darlene Morris

July 1, 2013

Danny- I am so sorry to hear about your loss . You and your family will be in our prayers.

The Adorno Family

Pat Adorno

June 29, 2013

Sending our prayers and deepest sympathies to the entire Michaud family. May the good Lord give all the strength you need during this most difficult time. Al & Carlene Belanger Udas and Doris Belanger.

June 29, 2013

Pae Pae,

We will always remember you bringing a smile to everyones face, what a wonderful chance to get to know you for the past 10 years. May you Rest in Peace

"Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us. Our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life"

-Albert Einstein

Dora Michaud

June 28, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your DAD our UNCLE, GRANDPA.
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you.

Brenda and Daniel

Brenda Belanger

June 28, 2013

Dear Beverly & extended family: This is to express Aunt Patricia & Uncle Neil's deep sympathy on Paepae and my brother's passing. Aunt Wilma sends her condolences also. We know what great joy Yolanda and her children brought to him in his last few years and I am sure he appreciated all the great care given by you, Angelo and all others involved. We most likely will be at the service.
God bless.
Uncle Neil (the other paepae!)

June 28, 2013

Our condolences and sympathies on the loss of your father and grandfather. We are thinking of you and sending our best! From your Friends at The Hartford Technology Practice

Joe Coray

June 28, 2013

Yolanda Torres

June 28, 2013

PaePae-

You will always be in my heart and never forgotten. Thank you for the many memories and the many many times you made me smile! The love you showed for us, especially to my kids is a imprint on our hearts that will never be replaced. Until we see each other again....We love you!! You fought a good fight!

Yolanda Torres

June 28, 2013

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

Holmes Funeral Home - Manchester

June 28, 2013

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