Roland "Gus" Poulin

Roland "Gus" E. Poulin was born on July 14, 1933, in Sidney, Maine. He was one of eleven children of the late Fortunate and Julia Poulin. He was raised in Waterville and Clinton Maine, graduating from Clinton High School. 

Gus was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. 

Gus and Elizabeth "Betty" O'Brien shared 57 years of marriage together. They had three children: Catherine, David, and Mary Ellen. He was employed for over 32 years as a Machinist with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft until his retirement in 1993. Roland was a Parishioner of St. Edward Campion Parish, St. Christopher Church in East Hartford.

Above all else, Gus loved his family and never missed an opportunity to express that. He was a gentle and kind soul who was always the first to offer a helping hand and genuinely enjoyed doing so. He enjoyed working in his yard and took great pride in keeping it pristine. He loved UCONN basketball, faithfully watched every game and would talk basketball to anyone he could engage. He was very social, a great friend, could strike up a conversation with anyone, and was loved and appreciated more than he could have ever imagined. 

Gus passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022, after an extended illness.