Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Rolland Roy
Rolland Francis Roy, 98, of Pownal, VT died on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his home. He was born in North Adams, MA on June 20, 1922 a son of the late Calix "Chick" Roy and Edith (Trombley) Roy. He attended schools in North Adams. He was employed at W.R. Grace in Adams, MA for over 40 years. He was a decorated veteran in the US Army during WWII. Rolland reached the rank of Sergeant with Company B-110th Infantry Regiment and was involved in the invasion of France on D-Day and was wounded...