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Daniel Roy Obituary
51, of Coryland, PA, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family. Dan was the loving husband of Naomi J. (Deery) Roy. The couple married August 7, 1976 and had 32 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. A time of reflection and tribute will follow the viewing at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Jonathan Stanley officiating. On Thursday, October 16, 2008, there will be another viewing from 10-11 a.m. at the Coryland Church, beyond the crossroads in Coryland, PA. The Funeral Service to honor Dan's life will be held after the viewing at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the church with Pastor Myra Goss officiating, and Pastors Bill Bardow and Jonathan Stanley assisting. Burial will follow the service in Coryland Cemetery. Dan was born on February 18, 1957 in Elmira, NY son of the late Lewis E. Roy and Velma L. (Watson) Roy Beach of Gillett, PA. He was a 1975 Troy High School graduate, and received an Associate's degree in Ornamental Horticulture from W.A.C.C. Dan's true passion in life was flowers; he was a floral designer for various flower shops in the area and several large wholesale flower houses along the east coast. He even studied flower design in Holland and received a Dutch Masters Certificate, and also was awarded the titles of Master Florist and Master Designer from FTD. In the last few years Dan was self-employed, having Roy's Flowers and Greenhouse at his home in Coryland. Dan was a member of Sylvania Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder, youth leader, worship and music leader, and was involved in the Steven Ministry. He was a former member and still attended Coryland Church. Dan is survived by his wife. Naomi; his mother, Velma; his children, Brennon D. (Tabitha) Roy, Sarah E. Roy, Osiana P. Roy, and Avilon G. Roy, all of Coryland; grandchildren, Morgan Jean and Kylee Maree Roy, Timothy White and Kathryne White of Mansfield; brothers, Dean (Linda) Roy of Roy, UT and Darrell (Julie) Roy of Gillett; sisters, Denise (Jay) Malin of Grottoes, VA. Dan's extended family includes Connie and Walter Beers, Deborah and Larry Eighmey, Cindy and Kelly Oldroyd, Doug and Karen Beach, along with many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and many good friends. Dan was preceded in death by his father, his brother, David Roy, and his sister, Dawn Roy. Contributions may be made to the Sylvania Presbyterian Church Benevolence Fund, PO Box 84, Sylvania, PA 16945; or to Coryland Church Benevolence Fund, RR 3 Box 38C, Columbia Crossroads, PA 16914.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Roy
Karen Prescott
October 29, 2008
Naomi,
I just heard of Dan's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Fay
October 27, 2008
Naomi and Family, I would like to express to you once again how very sorry I am for your loss. Dan will be missed greatly. I'll always remember how happy is always was, even in homeroom at school many years ago. He was so much fun. What a wonderful servant for the Lord. May each passing day get a little easier for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jean (Root) Fay.
Randy & Marianne Everts
October 25, 2008
Naomi, Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Keep strong in the belief that Dan is now doing what he loved. He is now making flower arrangements for the Lord & still showing others how to be strong, both physically & in our faith. He was truely an inspiration to many.We're sure that his peonies that we now have will also be strong & carry on his memory.
Karen S. (Spotts) Wright
October 21, 2008
Dearest Naomi & Family,
It was hard to hear about Dan's passing but I know that he is in a better place in God's loving care. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers for the trying days ahead. Take Care and remember he will always be with us in spirit. Much love to all.
Linda Sobotka and family
October 20, 2008
Dear Cousin Naomi and family
I was shocked to hear of Dan's passing but I know now that he is no longer in pain. I know that it is not an easy thing to lose one so dear and near to your heart, but it does get easier as time goes by. You will always have him in your heart. I wish I could have made it to the services, but it was not a possibility. Much Love and Prayers
Linda Wrisley
October 19, 2008
The blooms in our garden will give us assurance that Dan is there. When we hear a robust hymn, we will know he is in fine voice. When we see a compassionate act, we will be reminded to continue the tradition that Dan applied to life. We'll miss the long heart to heart emails and his sense of humor. He was an inspiration to us all. Love and prayers, Aunt Lin and Uncle Luther.
Ruth Tonachel
October 17, 2008
Deepest sympathies on your loss. Dan was an artist at flower growing, flower arranging and marketing. He was such an inspiration to vendors and customers at Towanda Farmers Market. We have missed him this year but know that his pain was great. What an indomitable spirit! I am grateful to have known him.
Gary & Christal Ames
October 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Fellow classmate
Pat & Neil Bolster
October 16, 2008
Naomi ,Velma, & Family:
Our thought and prayers are with you!...We never really knew Dan all that well but we remember well our "chats" at the occasional family reunion. We know he was a very special person and so well liked by everyone who came in contact with him...May God bless you and your family.
Most Sincerely:
Pat & Neil Bolster
Larry Silvernail
October 16, 2008
Naomi and family,
I just found about Dan. So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Fellow classmate,
Trudy Sheeley
October 16, 2008
We would like to offer our sincere sympathy and prayers to all his family. Dan's faith in God stayed strong even through adversity. He will be remembered as a wonderful Christian man that was an inspiration to all of us!
"A Flower blooms for a moment and we remember the beauty forever"
In Christian Love,
Paul and Trudy (Braund) Sheeley
eryn stewart
October 15, 2008
cousin naomi,
im sorry to hear about cousin danny's passing away i prayed for him everyday. you probobly dont remember me but about 5 or 6 years ago me and my mom and the rest of my family came down for a roy family reunion and we helped him do some flowers for the auction. im gonna miss him even thou i didnt know him that well. your in my prayers.
God bless,
Ernie &Mary DeGraw
October 15, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ernie &Mary DeGraw
October 15, 2008
Naomi Jane&Family Sorry to hear about dan the good lord had a better job for him to do. May god bless you all
Karen Niles
October 15, 2008
Dear Naomi and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God help you find the comfort,strength, and love in these difficult times.You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Dianna Duchemin
October 15, 2008
Naomi and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
The last time I saw Dan in the hospital, he talked about going home and having Hospice, as his lung was no longer working and there was nothing further they could do. He fought a great battle.
I will miss seeing him.
I enjoyed his lovely flower arrangments. He had a true gift. He was faithul at leaving flowers for Marion Knapp when she was at Phyl Carlo.
If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to let us know.
I will be out of town and will not be able to make his service.
George and Dianna Duchemin
debbie lofstrom
October 15, 2008
Naomi and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I understand what you are going through as my dad just passed away on Monday. I went to school with both you and Dan. I had last talked with Dan at one of the reunions and he talked all about his flowers. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
debbie warner lofstrom
Joyce Deery
October 15, 2008
Dear Naomi Jane and Family,
We are saddened by Dan's passing.
Dan must have been a very special person, Lu Ann sent me e-mails he wrote while going thru his illness, he was (and is) a very inspiring person !
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you and your family go forward.
We love you all.
Aunt Joyce (Deery) and Wilbur, Harry & Ginny, LuAnn & Bob, JoAnn, Brian & Donna and their Families.
David and Tammy Reichard
October 14, 2008
Naomi and Family,
our prayers are with you.
I wanted to share a special memory with you. Every time I here the song Blessing in the Thorn I hear Dan singing it many years ago at Sylvania Presbyterian Church.
Jen Bird
October 14, 2008
Aunt Naomi, Brennon, Sarah and girls, I am so sorry about your loss! You are always in my thaughts and prayers. Uncle Dan was a great person inside and out. (There isn't much of them out there anymore.) He will be missed by everyone who knew him. I am happy that he isn't in pain anymore, I am sorry he had to leave so soon. If you need to talk or anything give me a call. Lots of love
The Bird Family
Peggy Babcock
October 14, 2008
Naomi I was so shocked to read about Dan. It was a pleasure knowing you and him and all the time I spent at your house. May the Lord bless you and keep you. My heart goes out to you.
Patricia Waltman
October 14, 2008
As a little foster girl in the Roy home i often think about how Loving they all were. And Daniel was the best Big Brother i could have ever asked for .I'm so sorry that i never kept in touch.
Angie & Ozzie Osgood
October 14, 2008
Roy Family -
Dan's faith was an inspiration. Truly, truly there is much rejoicing in heaven now that this perseverant saint is Home. Although, unfortunately, we will not be able to be in town for the services, trust that our prayers are with you all. He will be missed.
October 14, 2008
Our Dearest Naomi & Family,
Words cannot convey the degree of loss or the measure of pain felt by those of us who remain in the shadow of our beloved Dan. We choose not to grovel in our plight brought on by his passing but rather to rejoice in the fact that Dan is free from the pull of sin forevermore and knows perfect health in every sense of the word.
Dan is indeed a beloved soldier of the King who has now gone on before us to his grand reward in the presence of our Eternal Savior. For such a day we are all living for. I can see him singing praises to the King Himself with full and perfect voice. He knows that our arrrival with him and the King is but a breath away. What a glorious reunion that will be.
Our prayers are ever with you. Please do let us know what we can do to help you through the coming days of transition.
"And He shall give His angels charge over YOU to keep YOU in everyway!" -- Psa 91:11
With Our Love,
John, Heidi, Lindsay, Timmy, Autumn, Taylor and Abby.
Terry L. Jones
October 14, 2008
My Dear Sister, Naomi Jane,
I am very sorry, for your loss of your Husband and Friend, Dan. He will be missed by all, who knew him.
The look of love, I saw pass between the two of you, the other day, will last a lifetime. I know that you will be together again, someday.
He is singing with the Angels, and adding his special touch to the flowers in Heaven.
With much Love, Hugs & Prayers,
Rani-Sue Horrocks
October 14, 2008
My dear family,
I am so sorry we could not make it there. Thankfully, Dad made it. Just know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Millie has the flowers that Uncle Danny made for my wedding. They are still as beautiful as they were that day. We miss and love you all very much. Love, Rani, Jim, and kids
Deannaraye Chilson
October 14, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Aunt Rosie Uncle Paul Force
October 14, 2008
Dear Naomi Jane and Family,
We know Dan can sing and never tire now, and you will be stronger as your memories of all you have accomplished togeather in the very short 32 years of walking this earth togeather.The Lord said well done my good and faithful servant! We are here for you, let us know if we can do anything call any time.
Love to all!
sherri benjamin
October 14, 2008
Naomi & family,
Dan will be missed greatly by all. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers. I will miss seeing all his beautiful flowers and arrangements. Take care and please call if you need anything we are just right down the road.
Tracy & Rob bolt
October 14, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael Press
October 14, 2008
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Alan Walsh
October 14, 2008
Naomi and family
We are so sorry to hear that Dan has passed. He was such an inspiration to everyone. We will miss him and his cheerfulness. Take care and God blesses you.
Beverly Seeley
October 14, 2008
I knew Dan through my job and knew him to be a fine gentleman of great faith. He fought a good fight, and his love will guide you through the days ahead.
Arlene Gates
October 13, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bea Murray
October 13, 2008
Naomi,
I am sorry to hear about Dan. If you need anything please let me know.
Love Bea
Les and Diane Isbell
October 13, 2008
Naomi and Family,
Heaven's choir has a new voice and Dan is now free from pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Much love to you.
Ellen Simply Terrie's
October 13, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Louise K Dibble
October 13, 2008
Dear Naomi and family
Dan finally recieved his miracle,it is hard to part with loved ones but I know there is rejoicing in Heaven today. May God's peace and comfort be with you and yours today.I will miss him and his beautiful bouquets that he used to bring me.My deepest sympathy with all my Love and Prayers Aunt Louise
Sharon and Jim Ameigh
October 13, 2008
The Roy Family,
For he is now with the lord, ye shall be within his heart forever and he in yours. Smile as you remember all the times you shared. He is smiling down on you now remembering.
Pat and Brent May
October 13, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dawn and Rusty Dibble
October 13, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Audrey Chapman
October 13, 2008
Naomi and family,
Words cannot begin to express how much Dan will be missed. He is home now and rejoicing with his Lord and Saviour. If you need anything - contact me.
Much love and prayers for you and your family.
PHYLLIS PEQUIGNOT
October 13, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Peggy Bennick
October 13, 2008
Big Sis & Girls,
I am so sorry for your great loss. Dan was a wonderfull man and I was so blessed to get to know him better this past year. I am going to miss his words of wisdom and his strength that got me through this transplant, Our long talks I'll hold forever in my heart.
Love,Hugs and prayers
:ittle Sis
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