Hartford Courant (Sunday)

Sabourin, Roland

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Roland “Al” Sabourin, 90, of Coventry, CT beloved husband of 56 years to Maud (Salvi) Sabourin died peacefully at his home on April 3, 2022 with his wife by his side. Roland was born in Central Falls, RI on April 10, 1931. Son of the late Roland and Mable (Bisson) Sabourin. He was predecease­d by his twin brother, Gilbert Sabourin and his wife Lorraine Sabourin, and his brother Roger Sabourin. He is survived by the love of his life Maud Sabourin and his two best four legged friends Blackie and Reba, his brother Marcel Sabourin, his sister-inlaw Pat Sabourin, many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.

Roland served in the air force during the Korean Conflict. Roland worked in architectu­ral design for many years. After his retirement he joined the CFPA and volunteere­d to upkeep the walking trails in Ellington, Vernon and Mansfield, CT. Roland also enjoyed fishing, traveling, camping, hiking, playing his steel guitar and entertaini­ng friends. Roland had a love for life and enjoyed being with friends and entertaini­ng them with his jokes and sense of humor.

Maud Sabourin would like to thank all the Flanagan children, Gwen and Dick Goldsnider, Roland's caregivers and Donna Cary for all of their help in making his last days comfortabl­e.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 21,2022 at St. Mary's Church, 1600 Main Street, Coventry, CT. Visiting hours will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Coventry-Pietras Funeral Home, 2665 Boston Turnpike, Coventry, CT. After the burial a celebratio­n will be held back at St. Mary's Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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