Roland A. Meehan Jr.

Roland A. Meehan Jr. obituary, Vero Beach, FL

Roland A. Meehan Jr.

Roland Meehan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory - Vero Beach on Mar. 30, 2026.
Roland A. Meehan, age 82, passed away March 26, 2026 in Vero Beach, at their winter residence.

He was born in Manhattan, New York and grew up in South Portland, ME and raised his family in Rochester, New Hampshire and retired to North East Pond in Milton, New Hampshire.

Mr. Meehan served in the United States Coast Guard, where he was trained as an electrician.

He was employed for 36 years at Heidelberg/Harris in Dover, New Hampshire. In his retirement, he enjoyed gardening and fly-tying.

He was a member of St. Anthonys in Sanbornville, New Hampshire where he volunteered as a CCD teacher. As an avid fisherman, he volunteered with the New Hampshire Fish and Game "Let's Go Fishing" program.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 49 years, Rachel A. Meehan; daughters, Denise M. Mayrand and Andi-Rae Orr; son, Craig R.; grandchildren, Isiah M. Frost, Noah H. Mayrand, Liam A. Wentworth, Edik T. Wentworth, Sophie and Eli; siblings, William F> Meehan, Margaret (Peg) A. Hafertepe, Robert A Meehan, and countless nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his eldest son, Scott W. Meehan and brother, John L. Meehan.

Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.

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