Ellsworth -- Roland J. Dostie, 89, passed away September 27, 2018 at Brigham Women’s Hospital, Boston. He was born in Winthrop, July 6, 1929 the son of Maurice and Marie A. (Cliché) Dostie.

Roland attended school in Winthrop and graduated from Winthrop High School. He joined the US Navy in May, 1948 after serving in the Maine State Guard and National Guard. He was stationed most of the time in Florida and then in Thule, Greenland (the first convoy to go there) and in Baltimore. On August 12, 1950, he married Helen Frances Leland. After his Honorable discharge, he worked at Bonafide Mills in Winthrop. Later he worked at General Dynamics in Groton, CT on missile submarines. In 1965 he moved back to Maine and built a new home in Winthrop. He worked with an electrician for a short time and then as a caretaker for an estate in Winthrop 14 years. His last job was with his brother-in-law in Trenton for his various businesses.

Roland is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen; and many cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; and sister, Lucille Dostie.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, October 4, 2018 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 231 Main St. Ellsworth

Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Contributions in Roland’s memory may be made to the charity
of one’s choice.

Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com