Launi Middleditch

Anthony Lawrence Roland - January 28, 1958 - April 21, 2022 Tony Roland was a caring son, brother, uncle, and friend. He left this world suddenly on April 21, 2022. He was predeceased by his Mom and Dad. Tony was born in the Old Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island. He was raised on Salt Spring and spent most of his life here except for a few years when he was in Hedley, B.C. where he worked in the mines and loved being a Volunteer Fireman for the Hedley Fire Department. Back on Salt Spring, Tony continued his many professions. He was a talented painter and painted many homes and businesses on Salt Spring. He was also an owner/operator for DHL. One of his favorite jobs in later-life was as a support worker with G.I.F.T.S (Gulf Islands Families Together Society), supporting folks with disabilities in the community. Susie was his favorite - she shared a story of how he was a force to be reckoned with, like a wild stallion. They made each other laugh and he had a for…