After a long battle with lung cancer, Roland Frechette passed away on Wednesday, February 18, in Port Alberni, B.C. Roland is survived by Lorette, his wife of 51 years and his children Roland (Shelley), Nancy (Guy), Garry, Carole (Lee), John, Diane, Lyle (Leanne) and Susan (Dan). Also his grandchildren Danielle and Trent Frechette, Justin, Trevor and Eric Demoskoff, Denaye, Shayla and Kierra Frechette, Jeremy and Selena Bell. A gathering for family and friends was held on Sunday, February 22 Yates Funeral Service & Crematorium (723-5859) was in care of arrangements.