ROLAND HENRY ROBERGE, 88, of Cottage Street in Groveton, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Country Village-Genesis Elder Care Center in Lancaster with his loving wife by his side.

Roland was born in Berlin, NH on June 27, 1927 a son of Lucien and Irene (Brien) Roberge.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving during the Korean War. After serving in the military he moved to Groveton in 1954 and went to work at the paper mill and worked for thirty-five years until he retired from James River Corp. in 1989.

He was a member of the American Legion, Post #17 of Groveton and was a 3rd degree in the Knights of Columbus Fr. Simard Council and 4th degree of the Bishop Bradley Assembly.  He was the treasurer for many years for the Children of Hope Foundation.  He loved gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.

Roland is survived by his wife of 57 years Rose "Rosa" (Gaudette) Roberge of Groveton; four children Theresa Houde and husband Leonard of St. Petersburg, FL; John Roberge of Lebanon, NH and his twin sister Judy Harris and husband Weldon of Juneau, Louisiana; and James Roberge and partner John Main of St. Petersburg, FL; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents and his only sibling Robert Roberge on January 29, 2016.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 11:00 am at the St. Francis Xavier Church in Groveton with Fr. Daniel Deveau, pastor officiating. Spring interment with military honors will be on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 1:00 pm in the Northumberland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Roland's name to the Children of Hope Foundation; PO Box 28; Lebanon, NH 03766.