Roland E. "Poly" St. John

ASHBURNHAM- Roland E. “Poly” St. John, 85, of Ashburnham, died Thursday, June 26, in Legend Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born August 24, 1928, in Winchendon, son of the late Otis and Josephine (Blake) St. John. Mr. St. John served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the Ashburnham Highway Department for 30 years retiring as Supervisor. Mr. St. John drove for Wilson Bus Line for many years, and was also known for his heavy equipment operating ability. In his early years, Poly loved to hunt, fish, camp, and ride his motorcycle. He also enjoyed watching car racing and going to the Monadnock Speedway. He leaves his daughter, Jan Ferrante and her companion, Ed Bednarcyzk of Ashburnham; two sons, John St. John and Peter St. John, both of Ashburnham; one granddaughter, Samantha St. John of Sterling; and one brother, Raymond St. John of Ashburnham. The funeral will be held Monday, June 30, at 11:00 A.M. in John Mack Funeral Home, 91 Vernon St., Gardner. Burial, with military honors, will follow in New Cemetery, Ashburnham. A calling hour will be held prior to the funeral, Monday, June 30, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home. To send an online condolence, please visitwww.mackfuneralhome.com $(document).ready(function(){ });