Roland Albert Petrin

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roland Albert Petrin, a highly decorated military veteran. SGM (ret) Petrin, formerly of Biddeford (Woodstock, GA) a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and leader passed away on September 22, 2025. Born May 30, 1943 son of Ernest and Alfreda (Bourgeault) Petrin. After graduating from St Louis High School, Roland joined the US Army in 1964 where he served until his retirement in 1993. Roland and Charline were married for over 52 years. 

He is survived by his daughter Dawn LeClair, son Dana Petrin (Rachel), granddaughters Nikki Tracchio (Ben), Brandee Webster (Kevin), Makenzi Tully (Damon), grandsons Joshua Petrin (Kierra) and Brian Davison, great grandchildren Wyatt, Emilia, Madilynn, Colton, Aubree, and Jackson, his sister Maggie Gagnon (Ray), and brother Raymond “Petey” Petrin (Barbara).

He was proceeded in death by his wife, Charline, siblings Marie Pelletier, Rita Labrache, Patrica Seymour, and Albert Petrin.

At his request, he will be cremated and placed to rest in Southern Maine Veteran Cemetery in Maine in 2026.

Donations can be made in his honor to Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org.