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The happy memories the children and grandchildren created while visiting will always be one of his greatest gifts.<\/p>\n<p>After moving to Rocky Mount, Roland continued his passion for real estate as an agent for Coldwell Banker. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and served his parish as an Eucharistic Minister and as an active member of the Knights of Columbus. Roland was a kind, gentle man and a friend to all.<\/p>\n<p>Roland is survived by his loving wife of over 28 years, Susan; his children, Glenn Bulliner (Kelley), Lisa Godwin, Charlie (Jane) Groder, Jill (David) Lettice, Karen (Geno) Groder and Shawn (Ashleigh) Bulliner; his grandchildren, Reilly (Dylan), Reid (Eddie), Bishop, Ann Parke, Caden and Charlie; and his sisters Joyce Haley and Elaine Fogerty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roland Edward Groder, 83 passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025. Born May 15, 1941 in Gardiner, Maine, he was the son of Sebastian and Frances Groder. 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