Roland A. Gregoire, 79
of 428 River Street, Clearfield died on Monday, April 19, 2004 at Clearfield Hospital.
He was born on June 19, 1924 in Somersworth, NH, a son of the late Hermanegilde and Yvonne (DuBois) Gregoire.
Mr. Gregoire was employed in the construction industry for many years and recently owned McCloskey Auto Glass.
He was a member of the Clearfield Loyal Order of Moose #97, the North Tonawanda, NY Loyal Order of Moose, the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post #6, the Clearfield Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #812, and the Buffalo, NY Veterans of Foreign War.
He served in the US Army during World War II.
He is survived by long time companion
Shirley Rougeux Clearfield
a daughter,
Denise Grabowski and husband Donald Silver Creek, NY
step-children
Theresa Helphingstine Frenchville
Russell Rougeux Wisconsin
Virginia Knepp Erie
five grandchildren
Danielle McGrath, Andrew McGrath, Donald Grabowski, Jr., Jeffrey Grabowski and Shawn Sweet
seven step-grandchildren
Jason Rougeux, Kristi Graham, Angie and Lauren Knepp, Randy, Brian and Brenda Rougeux
four great-grandchildren
and a sister
Irene Gregoire Lewiston, MN
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife June S. (McCloskey) Gregoire on September 19, 1984, a great-granddaughter, an infant sister Loretta Gregoire and a brother Valmond Gregoire.
Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Friday at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Donna J. Wolfinger officiating. Interment will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.
Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW Posts.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8:00 PM and on Friday until the hour of the service.
At the funeral home on Thursday, a memorial service will be said by members of the Eagles at 7:00 PM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 92, Clearfield, PA.