Roland 'Rollie' Woodcock, Skate-Shop Owner
Woodcock was the husband of Muriel Woodcock and the owner of Rollie's Skate Shop in Rumford for 36 years.
Roland “Rollie” L. Woodcock, 70, of Rumford, East Providence, passed away at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence, on Thursday, February 7, 2013, surrounded by his family after a battle with stomach cancer for 10 months. He was 70.
He was the husband of Muriel A. (Carosi) Woodcock for 44 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Thomas F. and Bertha (Kraigenow) Woodcock.
He was the owner of Rollie’s Skate Shop, Rumford, for 36 years. During his career, he sharpened skates at the Rhode Island Auditorium for the Rhode Island Reds; the Providence Collge Friars men and women teams; the Brown University men and women teams, many other college teams, and local youth teams; high school and men’s leagues.
Besides his wife, he leaves his children, Mori and her husband, Scott Dorval and Rollie, Jr. and his wife, Debra (McCallum) Woodcock, all of North Attleboro; his grandchildren, Sydney Rose Dorval, Audrey Elizabeth Woodcock and Jack Roland Woodcock; his siblings, Thomas (Tina) Woodcock of Hebron, Conn., Edward Woodcock of Warwick, Marilyn (William) Nobrega of Pawtucket and the late Carol Woodcock. He also leaves many nieces, nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be on Monday at 4 pm followed by Services at 8 pm at the William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Burial will be private.
Flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 will be appreciated.
LMV
11:55 am on Sunday, February 10, 2013
Rollie was a great man. He was a staple and landmark in Rumford for years. He sharped my son's skates for years. Many times we couldn't even get in his door without a wait. He was so talented with his skill. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Tony
1:18 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2013
Thanks Rollie, you kept the edge on for so many. Today all of hockey is a little sadder.
From the mighy mites right on up to the pros, you were a friend to all. A visit to you was like going to a family member's home. Rest easy old friend.
Jack
9:29 am on Monday, February 11, 2013
Sorry to hear this. I hope the skate shop will go on.
KennyC
1:44 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013
Just learned about this today. I'm been going to Rollie since way back when I started playing hockey in my teens when he had a skate-shop in the Dudley Richards ice skating arena that is now Skates USA. I'm going to miss you buddy. Going to miss talking about Corvettes with you. :(