Westfield – Roland Richard Beaulieu, 61, (1955-2016) of Westfield passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, December 3, 2016 after a brief battle with leukemia. Born August 1st, 1955 to the late Armand and Winifred (Morlock) Beaulieu, he was a lifelong resident of Westfield. Roland graduated from Westfield Vocational High School in 1973 and worked as a machinist for over 40 years. Roland was an active member of St. Rocco’s Men’s Club and the Italian Fraternal Club. Roland leaves behind his daughters, Darbie L. Rivela and her husband Matthew of Colorado Springs, CO, Autumn M. Sanchez and her husband Brandon of Westfield, MA and his beloved granddaughters, Karlie G. Sanchez and Aubrie R. Sanchez. He is also survived by his brothers, Alan Beaulieu, Gerald Beaulieu, John Beaulieu all of Westfield, and his sister Ann Nunez of Falmouth, MA as well as many more relatives and friends. Roland was a loving father, loyal friend, and we will all miss his amazing smile and sense of humor. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 12-2pm followed by a memorial service at 2PM at Firtion Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street Westfield, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Roland Beaulieu may be made to Transfusion Medicine Service c/o Baystate Health Foundation 280 Chestnut Street Springfield, MA 01199. www.firtionadams.com
