Ronald L. Moreland, 71, passed away on Oct. 20, 2010 in the Essex Park Nursing Home. He was the husband of Dorothy (Blanchard) Moreland with whom he shared 46 years of marriage.
Born in Peabody on Nov. 20, 1938, he was the son of the late Charles and Madelyn (Helinski) Moreland. He was raised and educated in Lynn and attended St. Mary School. Ronald and his family resided in Danvers for over 38 years. Ronald was a Danvers Firefighters for twenty six years. He also served his country as a reservist with the United States Coast Guard.
Besides his wife Dorothy, he is survived by his children, Tim and Lisa Moreland of Beverly and Julie and Will Haskell of Marblehead. He was predeceased by a brother Charles Moreland.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9AM on Mon., Oct. 25, 2010 in St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Vst. Hrs are 4-7PM on Sunday at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Ronald’s name to Care Alternatives Hospice c/o Joan McKeon, 181 Cedar Hill Rd, Marlborough, MA, 01752.