Roland H. Beauchemin

October 27, 1936 - October 6, 2019

Roland H. Beauchemin, 82, of Cromwell, CT passed away on October 6, 2019 with his family by his side. Born on October 27, 1936 in Lincoln, NH, he was preceded in death by his parents Laurianna and Arthur, son Paul and sister Pauline Palardy. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Cecile (Rouleau) and loving children, David, Lynn Adams and Don, James and Kimberly, Joan Thiesen and Brian, and daughter-in-law Suzanne (Doolittle) and his 7 loving grandchildren, Jordan, Michael, Danielle, Alexa, David, Adam, Paul, great grandson Jackson, his brother Ray and wife Jane, and sister Jeannette Murphy. Roland served in the U.S. Army 9th Div. 39th Inf. from 1954-1956 and was a retired New Britain police officer of 14 years. He worked many other jobs while raising his 5 children, including Cromwell schools, Aetna, Real Estate, and West Side Market. Work ethic was important to him and he instilled this in his family. Roland found his passion cooking for his family. He was happiest when he was surrounded by those he loved and a table full of good food. Roland and Cecile loved to travel. Their adventures took them all over the world. They spent 13 winters in Satellite Beach, Florida where they met many new friends and Roland was able to do something he loved: fishing in the surf. Family and friends may gather Wednesday, October 9th from 4-7 PM at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St. Rocky Hill. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday October 10, 2019 at 10 am in St. Josephine Bakhita parish/St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Rocky Hill. Burial with military honors will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Please share online expressions of sympathy, memories, or photo tributes at www.rosehillfuneralhomes.com.