John A. Roy |
| Posted 2018-01-06 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Thursday, September 17, 2015 <<< John (Papa) A. Roy, 81, of Litchfield, Maine, formerly of Lake Havasu City, and Danvers, Mass., passed away Sept. 5, 2015 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Christine; eight children and their spouses: Jeff Roy of Brookfield, Mass., Leslie and Jeff Roberts of Lake Havasu City, John W. Roy of Peabody, Mass., Craig A. Roy of Wash., Kimberly A. Nalbandian of Danvers, Mass., JoAnne and John Bucci of W. Gardiner, Maine, Darlene and Michael Sweeney of Salisbury, Mass., and Jennifer and Jay Shilosky of Ware, Mass. He also leaves behind two nieces, Louise Friley of Salem, Mass., and Jo Anne Harrington of Florida; a nephew, Lornie Thomas of Beverly, Mass.; 12 loving grandchildren, extended family and many friends. John was preceded in death by his daughter Bonnie Sue Roy and his sister, Dorothy (Roy) Weston. John was born in Beverly, Mass., Feb. 15, 1934. He was an Army Veteran serving in the Korean War (1954) and a graduate of Wentworth Institute in Boston. He worked for car dealerships as a buyer and salesman receiving several awards, including the legions of leaders for ten years with Chevrolet in the North Shore area of Massachusetts. He was a member of the Elks, Lions Club, Masons and American Legions. John enjoyed antique cars and trucks and gathering with family and friends sharing stories about his life. A celebration of life with military honors took place Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Staples Funeral Home in Gardiner, Maine. A second service was at Lyons Funeral Home in Danvers, Mass., Sept. 10. Charitable donations may be made in John (Papa)’s memory to the D.A.V. London Bridge Chapter 27, PO Box 325, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405. |
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