Roland Edward Groder, 83 passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025. Born May 15, 1941 in Gardiner, Maine, he was the son of Sebastian and Frances Groder. Roland was a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy. His early career was in domestic and international Maritime Engineering. Later, he became an Owner/Broker of Remax Real Estate on St. Croix, USVI. He and Susan spent 22 years building a life together on the island they loved so dearly. The happy memories the children and grandchildren created while visiting will always be one of his greatest gifts.
After moving to Rocky Mount, Roland continued his passion for real estate as an agent for Coldwell Banker. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and served his parish as an Eucharistic Minister and as an active member of the Knights of Columbus. Roland was a kind, gentle man and a friend to all.
Roland is survived by his loving wife of over 28 years, Susan; his children, Glenn Bulliner (Kelley), Lisa Godwin, Charlie (Jane) Groder, Jill (David) Lettice, Karen (Geno) Groder and Shawn (Ashleigh) Bulliner; his grandchildren, Reilly (Dylan), Reid (Eddie), Bishop, Ann Parke, Caden and Charlie; and his sisters Joyce Haley and Elaine Fogerty.
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- Richard P. Wrigglesworth ’74Richard “Rick” Paul Wrigglesworth passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025, while doing what he loved most – boating on a cloudless, sunny day. Though his passing was sudden, his family finds comfort knowing he left this world surrounded by the peace of the open water and the nature he so deeply cherished. Born on […] The post Richard P. Wrigglesworth ’74 appeared first on Alumni.
- Norman F. Laskay ’62Norman Frank Laskay (Norm) born July 3, 1941 in Lorraine, Ohio passed away at home in New Orleans on October 13, 2025 surrounded by his family and beloved dogs, Bella and Olive Grace. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Leslie Weathersby Laskay; daughter Socea Laskay May (Brian); preceded in death by […] The post Norman F. Laskay ’62 appeared first on Alumni.
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- Thomas W. OliverBangor, Maine – Thomas W. Oliver, 78, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025. He was born in Millinocket, Maine, May 12, 1947, a son of Robert W. and Joan G. Oliver. He grew up in Millinocket, graduated from George W. Stearns High School in 1965, and Maine Maritime Academy with a Bachelor of Science […] The post Thomas W. Oliver appeared first on Alumni.
- William Mahoney ’56SOUTHWEST HARBOR — William Mahoney responded to the Naval last bell “FWE” on Oct. 1, 2025, at Mount Desert Island Hospital, Bar Harbor. He was born in Boston Nov. 8, 1935, the son of Patrick Mahoney and Marcella (Cronin) Mahoney. He grew up in Stoughton, Mass., with three brothers, Lawrence, Paul, and Joseph, who predeceased […] The post William Mahoney ’56 appeared first on Alumni.