Catherine Viola Lynch Roland, 82 of Lusby, MD formerly of Valley Lee, MD died November 20, 2009 at Solomons Nursing Center.

Born December 29, 1926 in Hughesville, MD she was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Bessie M. Lynch.

She was born in a log cabin just outside of Hughesville, MD. the family later moved to Berry Rd in Waldorf, MD, where she lived until her marriage to Paul Roland in December 1951. Paul and Catherine met through their mutual love of bowling. Both were on area leagues. Catherine was proud of her roles as a wife and mother. She worked alongside of Paul in their occupation as tenant farmers raising tobacco in St. Mary's County, MD since 1960. Neither she or her husband had graduated from high school and she made it her goal to ensure her children did. Mrs. Roland would later achieve that goal for herself obtaining her GED.

Her children gave her a class ring, which she wore until her death. After she could no longer work in the tobacco fields, Mrs. Roland got jobs as a companion to elderly people, continuing until shortly after she and Paul moved in with their children in1985. Mrs. Roland's other and foremost love was God. Until her later years when her arthritis made it too difficult, Mrs. Roland regularly attended church. She was an active member of the women's group, the altar guild and the choir. She loved the fellowship of the groups, including working church dinners. As a member of the altar guild (past president), she wanted every detail perfect for worship services and especially loved the decorating of the church for Christmas and Easter.

Family received friends on Sunday, November 22, 2009 for Catherine's Life Celebration; a Funeral Service was conducted on Monday, November 23, 2009 in St. George's Episcopal Church with Reverend Greg Syler officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. George's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 30, Valley Lee, MD 20692.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.