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LAST, Roy Earl Died on October 5th at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage on Thursday, October 2nd. His family was by his side. He was 81 years old. Born in Stamford, Connecticut on May 7, 1927, Roy Last grew up in New Rochelle, New York and attended New Rochelle Public Schools. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1950 from St. Lawrence University, after having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. For the past 41 years he resided in Wellesley, MA. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Linda French Last of Wellesley, MA; his daughter Laura Last, her husband Martin Torgoff, and their son William Torgoff of Riverdale, NY; and his son Douglas Last, his wife Christina Zwart and their sons Zachary and Charles Last, of Wayland, MA. A Funeral Service and celebration of Roy Last's life will be held on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 1 PM at Christ Church United Methodist, 2 Brook Street in Wellesley. The family will greet friends at a reception after the service in the Church parlor. Memorial donations may be made to Christ Church United Methodist, Wellesley or to The Peter Black Hydrocephalus Research Fund, Department of Neurosurgery, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115. J.S. Waterman & Sons & Waring Wellesley 781 235-4110

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 8, 2008.

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Mike Casey

October 19, 2008

Mr. Last,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USMC. It was the history and accomplishments made by you and your fellow Marines back then in the "Old Corps" that all of us Marines who followed in your footsteps have always tried to live up to. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

mark green

October 10, 2008

peace and love to you...so sorry...with love and sympathy

Linda and Bill Fleit

October 9, 2008

Linda and all the family,
Roy was such a fine person and we so much enjoyed visiting with him and all of you at Jerri's house throughout the years. We will miss him but we know he had a speedy trip to heaven.
All our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Richard Herriott

October 9, 2008

Linda, Laura and Doug:
Please know that our entire family send you our deepest sympathy at this time . Roy was one of our favorite friends and we think of your family so often.
Our prayers are with you and please remember " IT'S LIFE TO LIFE " !

With our deepest sympathy - The Herriott Family .

Barbara Travers (Lackey)

October 8, 2008

Linda, I was saddened to learn of the death of your husband. Please know that my thoughts are with you at this time, and I pray that the 47 years of memories, as well as your family and friends, will sustain and comfort you during the days ahead.

Nancy and Roger Haffermehl

October 8, 2008

Dear Linda,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your children at the loss of a great husband and father. Roy was a super guy.

LaDona DeKriek

October 8, 2008

We are so sorry about Roy. He was such a great friend and so much fun. I see his sense of humor in Douglas. Laura and Douglas, it is so hard to give up a parent. We wish we could be present to hold you and offer our condolences. Linda, you were blessed to have each other as long as you did. You made a fun and fascinating couple. We will miss Roy. Love, LaDona and Rene

Julie Mueller

October 8, 2008

Linda and Family,
I am sorry for your loss.
I am a friend of Jerri De Kriek. Jerri and I correspond often, so I know you have been through a rough time.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Mueller

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