ROLAND (ROLLY) THOMAS

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ROLAND (ROLLY) THOMAS April 11, 1958 - December 30, 2010 It is with saddest of hearts that we announce the passing of Roland Thomas. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 31 years, Christine Poersch Thomas, and their two children, Jason and Taylor. He was predeceased by his father, William (Willie) Thomas, and his nanny, Lydia Thomas. He leaves to mourn his mother, Bernie Thomas, and Andy Anderson, his twin sisters, Dawn and Dale, their spouses, Mike and Toni, and brother, Russell. Also left to mourn his memory are his nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Special thanks and love to Colleen and Alain Normand, Christine's sister and brother-in-law, for their support, care and patience. Roland was a man of many words, and for those of us who knew him, he touched us in some profound way. He was quick to make people laugh, kind to a fault, extremely charming, and had knowledge of many topics, and we all loved him for it - especially his cooking! Roland also had a natural talent for music and loved to play the guitar and blues harmonica. Like his father before him, he will be laid to rest at his favourite fishing place at Lake of Woods in Keewatin, Ontario. As per his wishes, there will be only a small family gathering. Roland, you are now at peace. May you never be above me, May you never be below me, But always and forever by my side.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2011