Roland J. Gill, 82, formerly of 15 Mulsey Street, Manchester, NH died January 7, 2002, at Franklin Hospital, Franklin, NH after a brief illness. He was born in Derry, NH on July 26, 1918, the son of the late Henry and Alice (Lachapelle) Gill and had been a resident of Manchester for most of his life, moving to the NH Veteran Home in Tilton, NH in 1999. Roland was a self employed metal recycler and was an avid pool player. He was a member of the American Legion, Jutras Post # 43He enjoyed ceramics, arts and crafts. He is the widower of Lucille (Turcotte) Gill and Estelle (Ouellette) Gill. Family members include two nieces: Rita Plourde and Dee Rocca, both of Manchester, several grand nieces and nephews, several great grand nieces and nephews. SERVICES: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Augustin Church. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made to the NH Veteran Home, Patient Care, P.O. Box 229, Tilton, NH 03276.