Roland R. Biron Sr.

CLARKSVILLE – Roland R. Biron, 83, passed away early on Monday morning, July 23, 2018, at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown after a long period of failing health. He was born on June 17, 1935, in West Stewartstown, a son to the late Albert G. and Marie-Rose (Therrien) Biron. Roland was a well-known regional cattle dealer for many years. He and his wife also owned and operated the Silver Dollar in Bloomfield (formerly known as the Moose Grill), and they owned and operated the Clarksville Store and Biron’s Mini-Storage for a period of time. Roland’s true passion was in acquiring and restoring his antique cars, and those cars were seen far and wide over the years in many parades throughout the north country. After he retired, Roland also obtained his auctioneer license and enjoyed presiding at many local auctions. He is survived by three sons, Francis Biron and wife Suzanne of Clarksville, Denis Biron and wife Ann of Charlotte, Vt., and Roland Biron, Jr. and wife Andrea of Macon, Ga.; three brothers, Donald Biron and wife Simone of Clarksville, Harry Biron and wife Sally of W. Stewartstown, and Albert Biron, Jr., of Connecticut; seven grandchildren, Falyn Brockney, Byron Brockney and wife Malissa, Regis, Alec Biron, and Mallorie Biron, Pipa and Golda Grace Biron; three great-grandchildren, Madeleine, Hunter, and William Knox Moore; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law. He is preceded in death by his wife of almost 62 years, Monique (Giguere) Biron earlier this year; his daughter, Madeleine Biron Brockney; two sons, Michel and Marc Biron; two grandchildren, Ashlie and Taylor Biron; and five siblings, Raymond Biron, Bernard Biron, Lucille Biron, Philip Biron, and Pauline Carroll. There are no public calling hours. A graveside service will be held at St. Albert’s Catholic Cemetery on Rt. 3 in West Stewartstown on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 11 a.m. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Biron may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o R. Mulliken, 53 Spring St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Local funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Roland R. Biron Sr.

June 17, 1935 - July 23, 2018