Mr. Roland A. Lebel, Jr.

June 8, 1957 - November 12, 2011

Roland A. Lebel, Jr. Proud Army Veteran LOWELL—Roland A. “Butch” Lebel, Jr., the beloved husband of Norma Hanson and a resident of Pawtucketville, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Lowell General Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 57 years old. Roland was born in Lowell on June 8, 1957, a son of the late Roland and Margaret (O’Neill) Lebel. He was a parishioner of the former Sacred Heart Church. Roland attended Lowell schools until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1976. He served for 8 ½ years, receiving many ribbons and medals. Roland was employed as an acoustical engineer with the K & K Acoustical Ceiling Co. of Tewksbury, until illness forced his retirement. Roland was a man’s man—straight up and simple. His passion was the Army and his service to his country. In his free time, he enjoyed working in his yard, growing beautiful flowers and landscapes. Surviving Roland in addition to his wife Norma are his siblings, Patricia Brady, Diane Batstone, and Ronald Lebel; 2 step children, Sherry and James Champoux; 2 grandchildren, Alexis Levesque and Dalton Lanphere; also several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. FUNERAL NOTICE LEBEL—In Lowell, Nov. 12, 2011, Roland A. Lebel, Jr, 57, beloved husband of Norma Hanson. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on WEDNESDAY from 4 until 7 PM. His Funeral will take place on THURSRDAY MORNING at 10 o’clock in the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Arrangements by the FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com