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Gilbert Roland Obituary
BRIMFIELD TWP. -- Gilbert L. "Gil"" Roland, 71, passed away April 9, 2006.
He was a lifelong resident of Brimfield, was in the furniture business over 40 years with Bissler Furniture Store, and also was the owner of Campbell Furniture Store in Ravenna. Gil was a member of Rockton Masonic Lodge of Kent, Tadmor Shrine of Akron, the Scottish Rite of Canton, and was an Eagle Scout. He was an avid golfer and loved people.
Preceded in death by parents, Jay and Orba Roland, he is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Kirk, Mike (Terri), Dean, and Jeff (Karen); grandsons, Josh and Jake; granddaughter, Brandi; great-grandson, Eian; brother, Don Toland; sisters, Betty Sweeny and Margaret Luepp; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends may call Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hopkins Lawver MOGADORE Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Ave. Cremation to follow. Private graveside services will be held at Brimfield Restland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Brimfield Police Department D.A.R.E. Program, 1287 Tallmadge Rd., Kent, Ohio 44240. (Hopkins Lawver, MOGADORE, 330-733-6271.)
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Memories and Condolences
for Gilbert Roland
Thurman and Judy Church
April 13, 2006
Barb and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I always liked running into both of you wherever we happened to be.
I've know Gil since we were in grade school. He was such a nice guy. Please accept our condolences.
Sarah Skinner
April 13, 2006
Gil always made me laugh and smile. He was a great man and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of The Roland family.
Patty Sandy
April 13, 2006
I remember Gil always smileing..I worked at the Holiday Inn Kent for 8 years.I don't think a day went by that he was not full of laughter , what a great guy .Gil will sure be missed by alot of people ..Rest In Peace Gil
Patty Sandy
Norma Brewer
April 12, 2006
I have been a neighbor and friend of the Roland family most of my life. My heart goes out to Barb and Kirk, Jeff, Mike and Dean, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandson. Gil was an excellent neighbor and a friend; I will miss him very much. And, yes, he ALWAYS had a smile. He loved people and wherever he went, he found someone with whom to chat.
janice
April 11, 2006
I have only know Gil for a couple years, but he would always bring a smile to the faces of the myself the the staff where I work...he will be greatly missed, especially his smile and his great sense of humor
Ed and Shelly Karg
April 11, 2006
Our condolances go out to the entire Roland family. It's difficult to know what to say at times like this....but know that we understand your feelings. Gil will be missed by all.
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
April 11, 2006
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
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