Roland B. Maltais, 85, of Manchester, died June 15, in Concord VNA Hospice House, after a long illness.
He was born on January 29, 1922, and was the son of Francois and Loretta(Dallaire) Maltais. He had been a member of the former St. Edmond Parish.
A lifelong resident of the city he attended local schools and served in the 172nd Artillery unit of the United States Army during World War II, from 1941-1945. Roland was employed with Hitchener Manufacturing for many years.
Family members include, 3 daughters, Christina Maltais, Martha Maltais Mary Ellen Maltais, all of Manchester; a son Roger Maltais, of CA; a brother, Maurice Maltais, of Manchester; several nieces, nephews and cousins. His beloved wife Martha predeceased Roland, in 2002.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday June 21, 207 in the Parish of the Transfiguration, Kelley St. Manchester.
Burial took place in St. Joseph Cemetery, Donald St. Bedford.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Concord VNA Hospice House, 250 Pleasant Street, P.O. Box 1797, Concord, NH 03302-1797 or, VNA Home Health and Hospice, 33 South Commercial St. Suite 401, Manchester, NH 03101. Street, Suite 401, Manchester, NH 0310133 South Com, Suite 401, Manchester, NH 0310133 South Commercial Street, Suite 401, Manchester, NH 03101