Rolande “Rolly” Letourneau, 95, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side on Monday August 1, 2022.
She was the wife of the late Paul A. Letourneau and daughter to the late Josephat and Irene (Seguin) Rainville. She was the last of the Rainville brothers and sisters, Raymond and Charles, Constance Menard, and Claire Thout.
Born in New Bedford, Rolly resided in New Bedford for many years and later moved to Dartmouth. She also spent 26 winters in Largo, Florida
Rolly worked for the New Bedford School Department as a paraprofessional until her retirement.
She was active in her church choir, loved playing bingo, and taking trips with her daughter and grandson Christopher.
She is survived by her children Michael and his wife Ruth of East Taunton, Diane Camara Baillargeon and her husband Paul of Dartmouth, and John and his wife Mimi of New Bedford, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff at Autumn Glen for the loving care Rolly received and to Hospice Services of Massachusetts by Trudy, Bill, Sharon, Mary and Jessica.
Family and friends are welcome to attend her Funeral Mass at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Thursday September 8th at 10:30 AM. Burial will be private following Mass. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice Services of Mass., 10 Riverside Dr. Lakeville, MA 02347. Arrangements are by Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.