Roland D. Dauphinais, 82, of Bluffton, South Carolina (formerly of Simsbury, Connecticut) beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Clark) Dauphinais, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born November 30, 1936 in Amesbury, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph Sylva and Alice (Bolduc) Dauphinais. Roland worked for many years as a master machinist at P/A Industries Inc. until his retirement.

He is survived by his two sons, Peter J. Dauphinais and his wife, Jodie of Bristol and Timothy J. Dauphinais and his wife, Rose of Windsor; his daughter, Kathleen M. Gauthier and her husband, David of Simsbury, along with his grandchildren Isabella Dauphinais, James and Alex Dauphinais and John and Michael Gauthier; several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Ronald D. Dauphinais, Jr. A special thanks to his longtime companion, Rosemarie Gonyea.

Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Thursday, April 4, 5-8 p.m. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 5th at St. Mary’s Church, 942 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. Burial will follow in Simsbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please visit Roland’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.