ADAMS, Mass. —Roland B. Racine, 78, of Adams, died Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in Adams on February 9, 1947, son of the late Raymond and Leona (Martel) Racine. He attended Adams schools and graduated from the former St. Joseph High School in North Adams.

He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the US Navy aboard the USS Courtney until his Honorable Discharge in 1970. Roland last worked for General Dynamics, and earlier, for General Electric in Pittsfield before retiring.

Roland was deeply devoted to his family and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He would always send birthday and anniversary cards to many of his loved ones. Roland was a communicant of St. John Paul II Parish at Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Church, Adams, where he was active in many church activities and sang in the choir for many years. He was an avid and accomplished bowler and ran the Adams Bowling League until very recently.

He is survived by his sisters- Linda Bacon (Peter), Denise Higgins (Tom), Cecile Colesano (Frank), Theresa Jimmo (Ron) and Pauline Racine (Mike); his brother-in-law Paul Lefebvre, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Eileen Lefebvre.

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 25th at 11:00 AM in Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Church, Adams. Burial in Bellevue Cemetery will be held at a later date. Calling hours in the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams will be Tuesday, June 24th from 4 to 6 PM.

Memorial donations may be made to St. John Paul II Parish, 21 Maple St. Adams, MA 01220. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.pacioekfuneral.com