Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home - Dup of 10739

Monson- Roland S. Wight, 92, passed away October 17, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Roland was born on August 4, 1927 in Northampton to Leland and Anna (Widmer) Wight. He proudly served his country in WWII as a Fireman First Class in the U.S. Navy. Roland attended a work study program at Yale University learning Histology. He worked at several area hospitals, including Harrington Memorial. In 1967 Roland and his wife, Emily, started Yogi Bear Jellystone Park in Sturbridge which they ran for almost 20 years. Roland was Chairmain of the Board of Health in Sturbridge for several years. Roland was a member of the Sturbridge Rotary. Roland and his wife then moved to Maine where they ran...