Rolande J. Melanson

Berlin, NH

Rolande J. Melanson of Rheims Street passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening (July 23, 2011) at Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin after being stricken at home. She was 61.

Born on August 16, 1949 in Berlin, NH, she was the daughter of Roland and Pauline (Leveille) Melanson.

Rolande was a graduate of Berlin High School and then enlisted in the US Army where she served as a switchboard operator with the Fourth Women's Army Corps. She was honorabley discharge on May 11, 1973.

Returning to Berlin, she worked at Bass Shoe Company, Gamm Inc., and Tillotson Rubber Company. She retired in 2000.

Rolande enjoyed playing bingo at St. Anne's and the VFW. She also enjoyed fishing, boating and bowling.

She is pre-deceased by a brother Andre Melanson and a sister Suzanne Young.

Survivors include two nieces Melissa Merchant of Milan and Michelle Martin of Littleton.

A great-niece Destiny Merchant and two great-nephews Andre Martin and Bryan Martin.

A Brother in Law Leo Young of Milan.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11am Thursday, July 28 at St. Anne's Cemetery in Berlin. Rev. Kyle Stanton will officiate.

Online guestbook at www.fleury-patry.com.

Arrangements are by Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, 72 High St, Berlin, NH.