With deep regret we announce the passing of Roland Stewart Marsh of Central Parkland Lodge, Lanigan, SK, (and formerly of North Battleford, SK). His death occurred at his residence on Friday, May 27, 2016, at the age of 99 years. Roland was born on Wednesday, December 6, 1916, in Sandwith, SK. He took grades one to eight at a one-room elementary school and attained his grade nine education by correspondence. Roland loved to farm and helped his dad when his brothers Clifford and Jim went to join the Services in World War II. Later when the boys came home, he moved to North Battleford where he had a store, selling feed to the local farmers. Roland was always a gentleman, and enjoyed visiting with people. His mild manner and quiet ways endeared him to many people and he was liked by all. In 1982, Roland met and married Arloa Thompson of North Battleford and they began to travel, going south for many winters. In 1983, he won a trip to Japan for two. That was the highlight of his life; actually it was like a second honeymoon! It was also his first introduction to Disneyland which opened that same year and it was all in Japanese. In later years, Disneyland was a must for all of Roland and Arloa's visitors. Roland was an honorary member of the Royal Canadian Legion acting as a flag bearer for Branch #143 in Lanigan. He had an honorary membership in the Merry Mixers of Lanigan where he was also very active for many years. He enjoyed the skits they did and he usually stole the show. Another milestone for Roland was when he walked from Plunkett to Lanigan as part of a fundraiser when he was 80 years old. He was a quiet, gentle man and will be dearly missed. Roland will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 33 years, Arloa (nee Larmour) (Thompson) Marsh of Lanigan; his sister, Margarete Olson of Paradise Hill, SK; three sisters-in-law: Rae Marsh of Creston, BC, Janice (Ian) Attfield of Lanigan, and Jean Larmour of Regina, SK; four step-sons: Darryl (Mona) Thompson of Saskatoon, SK; Howard Thompson of North Battleford, SK; Randy (Lorraine) Thompson of St. Albert, AB; and Darren (Toni) Thompson of Ottawa, ON; step-daughter-in-law, Susan Thompson of Red Deer, AB; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Elizabeth (nee Grant) Marsh; two brothers: Jim (Emma) Marsh, and Clifford Marsh; brothers-and-sisters-in-law: Luther Olson, June (Arnold) Spuzak, Donald Larmour, Allan (Queenie) Larmour, and Ralph Larmour; step-son, Blair Thompson; and by step-daughter-in-law, Maureen Thompson. A Graveside Service will be held at the Lanigan Public Cemetery, Lanigan, on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Kevin Sawatsky officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to either the Canadian Diabetes Association or the LifePoint Church Building Fund (Lanigan). Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK. (306-682-4114) www.schuler-lefebvrefuneralchapel.com
