HUDSON FALLS and FORT EDWARD – Roland R. Giroux, 88, of Lower Main Street in Hudson Falls, went to heaven on Monday, June 13, 2016, after a long illness.
Born on December 6, 1927, in Montpelier, VT, he was the son of the late Adolphe and Leontine Giroux.
Roland enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country from 1945 to 1947.
On August 22, 1959, he married Jeannine Lacroix. They have shared almost 57 years together.
Roland was a master stone cutter and was the proud owner of Loiselle Memorials since 1963. He was a talented carver and many of his beautiful stones can be seen in area cemeteries. Roland’s sons Alan and Daniel enjoyed accompanying him on job sites. In his younger years, Roland worked as a commercial fisherman for three years in Alaska.
He was a communicant of St. Mary’s /St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, where he served as an usher. Roland enjoyed hunting and fishing, mostly in Vermont and Canada and loved cross country skiing. Roland was a unique, talented and determined man. When the chips were down, you could always count on him. His greatest joy and pride in life was being a husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Juliette and his brother, Denis.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannine; his sons, Alan, Daniel and his wife, Lisa; his grandchildren, Daniel P. and Rachel E; his siblings, Clement Giroux and his wife, Norma, Pauline LaPerle and her husband, Robert and John Paul Giroux and his late wife, Sherry; several brothers and sisters in law; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be on Friday, June 24, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home. Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Saturday, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.
The Rite of Committal will follow at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury, with full military honors provided by the Hudson Falls American Legion Post #574.
Memorial donations may be sent the American Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205.
So sad to hear of Mr. Giroux’s passing, surely he will be missed. It was so interesting to read about his life. So often when we meet someone later in life we don’t realize all they have already accomplished. He fought for his country, fished in Alaska and raised a beautiful and kind family-what more could we ask for in life? God Bless him and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Paul and MaryJo Hogan
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, Dan. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cheryll Hogan
My memories of Roland Giroux go back more than 40 years. Words like friendly, generous, gifted, dedicated and funny could all be used to describe him. The Giroux family has worked so hard, as a team, to carry on a long tradition of excellent service to the region. My condolences to Jeannine, Alan, Dan, Lisa and the rest of Roland’s family.
Sincerely,
Gary Wilson