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Raymond L. Roy Sr.
1945 - 2005
Raymond L. Roy Sr.
1945 - 2005
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BORN
1945
DIED
2005
Raymond Roy Obituary
Born in Dover on March 10, 1945 the son of Nazaire J. and Dorothy N. (McDonald) Roy. He lived in Somersworth for several years and has lived in Dover for most of his life where he was a graduate of St. Charles School and Dover High School.
He was formerly the Transportation Director for the Dover School District, then Laidlaw Transportation for Rochester, then Salem, also worked at the University of New Hampshire Transportation and for the past 10 years has been the Transportation Director for the Oyster River School District.
Ray has been well known around the area with his band “The Twilighters” having played at many events and nightspots throughout the years. For time he was a baker, making donuts and cakes as well as decorating cakes. He was a member of the Dover Loyal Order of Moose, a member and past Grand Knight of the Our Lady of the Rosary Council Knights of Columbus, a member and past Faithful Navigator of the Rev. Thomas E. Reilly Assembly Knights of Columbus.
He was an active member of St. Joseph Church where he was a Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist and also sang and played the organ for many holydays, especially the Christmas season.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years Theresa (Rouleau) Roy; two sons Raymond L. Roy, Jr. of Dover and Erik R.L. Roy and his wife Aimee of Somersworth; three daughters Veronica Gagnon and her husband Mark of Strafford, Tina Howard and her husband Jason of Dover and Jennifer Etter of Germantown, MD; 8 grandchildren Brendon McGrath, Joshua Gagnon, Jacob Howard, Jonah Howard, Joshua Howard, Julianna Howard, Sophie Roy and Colby Roy. He also leaves three sisters Marie Kelly and husband Walter of Dover, Irene Thyng and husband Jay of Milton, Rachel LaFountain and husband Andrew of Somersworth; two aunts Rita Roy and Rachel Goulet and an uncle Maurice McDonald and his mother-in-law Mary Jane Rouleau all of Dover and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two granddaughters Jessie and Jordan Howard.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church, 150 Central Ave. with Rev. Robert Cole, pastor and Rev. Ray Moreau as con-celebrants. Burial will follow in St. Charles Cemetery.
Memorials in his name may be made to St. Ann Healthcare, 195 Dover Point Rd., Dover, NH 03820.
Please go to www.taskerfh.com for more information or to sign the on-line guest book.
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Raymond Roy
November 8, 2024
I miss You, Dad! I Love You, and I MISS YOU!!! Grateful to have this forum to share our loss and Love for You!
October 31, 2019
14 years years since you have physically been gone Dad, but we all think of you everyday. We miss you so much! I love you, Erik
rachel lafountain
March 14, 2016
sorry I miss your birthday did think 0f you was having a bad day my self I sm missing andy a lot hope you are keeping an eye on him and siging a lot to him he did enjoy that when we go listern to you and dance love you and miss you little sis
rachel lafountain
June 8, 2015
hi ray
I just open up my e-mail and couldn't believe there was a new page for you from Vicki
I sure is nice to write to you again, but I would rather talk to you. cant believe all that is going on with your family, so much has change all grown up. were all growing up and older I still think of you all the time I am still trying to take care of the grave. and by the way happy anniversary was june 6th. I didn't forget! sounds like everyone is doing great I cant seem to get together with everyone like we use to, it is so hard it sometimes hurts,i miss everyone.i'm retired now and so is andy he is doing good tim is well and he has a daughter Haylee is turning 12 in a couple days.
well i'll talk later say hi to mom,dad aunt rita
love ya
rachel
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Ray Roy
June 7, 2015
Vick has moved to Florida, And we just moved Brendon to his new apt in Portsmouth. During the move today, your name came up several times. We love you, miss you, and will always keep our memories with you in our hearts.
Ray Roy, Jr
June 6, 2015
Hi Dad. As always, miss you. Mom is doing OK, Jenns getting married, Jonah is in Africa supporting the orphanages, Colby is becoming a hockey star, Jacob has a great job, Joshua has an incredible son, and is the new Ross superstar, Juliana is a cheerleading star, Sophie is happy, gorgeous, and enjoying her new house and pool, and Joshua G. is happily married with an amazing son, and doing well in the military. Damn, Dad. So much is happening, and although you can't be here physically, I know you are here spiritually. You are an amazing man and an even greater Dad! We miss you, Dad. I love you.
The family
jennifer Etter
September 20, 2011
Dad, Butch and Erik
Jennifer Etter
September 20, 2011
Jenn and Dad
Jennifer Etter
September 20, 2011
Jennifer Etter
September 20, 2011
its been a while since I have wrote to you Dad, but I talk to you all the time. Not a day goes by I dont think about you. Aunt Rita passed away this morning. What a party you guys must be having. She must be so happy to hear you play and sing again! And Mem, oh boy! Having her sister right by her side again! I cant even imagine!
I love and miss you dearly!
Jennifer Etter
June 19, 2010
Happy Fathers day to you daddy. I miss you very much. I hope you are going to have a very relaxing day with all your new friends. Your always on my mind.
Father's Day is coming - "Yellow Roses grow in Heaven, Lord pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Dad's arms & tell him they're from me. Tell him that I love & Miss him & when he turns to Smile, Place a Kiss upon his cheek & hold him for awhile. Remembering him is easy, I do it every day. There is an aching in my heart......... that never goes away
Jenn
October 7, 2009
Love and miss you dad. Think of you every day!
Jennifer Etter
June 20, 2009
happy fathers day daddy!!! miss and love you very much!!
Jenn
rachel laFountain
March 12, 2009
hi ray
it has been awhile since i wrote you still missing you and think of you all the time. at work they play alot of the oldies and they make me think of you singing and playing in the band . i do miss that alot.
happy birthday
love little sis
rachel
Maurice Richard
March 10, 2009
Dear Ray: it is such a tribute to see that your family has not forgotten you. Love Maurice Richard
Jennifer Etter
March 9, 2009
Hey Daddy,
Always thinking of you and never leave my mind. Happy Birthday to you. I love and miss you so very much.
Now and Forever
Jenn
Vickie Gagnon
March 10, 2008
Happy Birthday Papa.
Miss you & Love you.
Vickie, Mark, Josh, Brendon & Pebbles
RACHEL YOUR LITTLE SIS
March 8, 2008
HI RAY,YOUR STILL MY BIG BRO!
WISHING YOU A EARLY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
WISH YOU WERE HERE TO CELEBRATE, MISSING YOU EVERY DAY.
LOVE AND MISS YOU
Jenn Etter
March 7, 2008
happy early birthday dad. Miss you lots......think about you all the time.
Love you
Jenn
Mom and her new baby Zen, Thanksgiving 2007
Jennifer Etter
November 27, 2007
Hello Dad,
2 years Oct 31st this year. Hard to believe. Seems like yesterday. We really missed you yet again this holiday season. I dont think that feeling will ever go away. I just wanted to send a quick message to let you know we are always thinking of you.
I attached a picture of Mom and her new puppy Zen for you to see......
Love and Miss you dearly
Jenn
Jenn
September 19, 2007
Hi Dad. Just really thinking about you lately. The 2 yr anniversary is coming up for you. There is not a day that goes by your not always on my mind. Miss you so much. Love always!
Jenn
June 17, 2007
Hey Dad,
HAPPY FATHERS DAY. I spent the day keeping busy, but I still thought of you every minute. It was a hard day today....I miss you so much.
Mom is thinking about selling the house. She is having trouble keeping up with it since loosing you.....so, she might look into a one level, smaller, more affordable place for her. Please give her the strength to make a decision. Its been on her mind, and she is real nervous about it....if it is meant to be to stay, or if its best for her to move, I am sure that whatever decision she makes will be the best one for her.
Love you dad!
Erik
May 16, 2007
Hi Dad, Mothers Day was Sunday. The family took mom over to Aimee's parents today and we played a mean game of crouquet, only one problem...mom won!! I had her beat and my ball jumped hers, she sore it was you helping her. Come on dad, I know its been a while but I know you wouldn't do that to me!!! I love you, miss you. Wish you were hear.
RACHEL LAFOUNTAIN
March 14, 2007
HI RAY, HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY
I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF YOU AND MOM SHE MADE HER 2 YEAR ANNI. MARCH 6 DON'T SEEM RIGHT. I USED TO BE ABLE TO CALL HER WHEN THINGS WERE'NT RIGHT ,BUT NOW I CAN'T ,I FEEL LIKE I HAVE NO TO TELL MY TROUBLE TO.
I STILL LOOK AT YOUR PICTURE EVERY DAY CAUSE IT IS ON THE TV AND SOMETIME I GET REAL MAD CAUSE YOUR GONE AND I CAN'T SEE YOU.
AND IT STILL HURTS. AND I MISS MOM AND DAD AWHOLE LOT STILL. WHY DOES'T IT GET ANY EASYER ?
LOVE YOU AND STILL MISSING EVERYONE
SAY HI TO THEM AND GIVE THEM A KISS
Jennifer
March 12, 2007
Happy Birthday Dad. Belated. Its been crazy time for me, very busy with work, and trying to get prepared for a little vacation I am taking. I leave Wed for Costa Rica. I cant wait. I need a break.
Mom, Vic, Mark and bren drove down a few weeks ago, to visit. It went well. It was nice to have family down here. We had a real good time, but mom had a little break down. She finally broke down and told us she is still having a hard time with things. Glad she finally confided in us about it.
Anyhow, cant believe that it is a year and a half since you left us. I think of you every day.
Miss you lots. And love you
Jenn
Irene Thyng
March 12, 2007
Heard the happy birthday song, you played for me when you were at the Meadowbrook, on the radio and thought a lot of you and cried as usual. Miss you a lot!
Love
Irene
Tina Howard
March 10, 2007
Happy Birthday Dad!
Jennifer Etter
January 2, 2007
Hey Dad, Happy New year. We sure did miss you this holiday. I gave mom and everyone a piece of a piano keyboard. Its something to hang on the wall. I spotted it in a store and thought of you immediately, I just knew everyone would feel the same, so I had to get it for everyone.
Mom and I slept over Vickie and Marks this christmas eve, and were able to watch Vic, mark and bren open their presents Christmas morning. It was nice. We went to Steve and Katies Christmas night and saw all you sisters. It just doesnt seem the same without you, Mem and Pep. But it was nice to have at Steve and Katies. We were able to let Garrett join in the festivities this time around. He is such a handsome boy!
Mom is holding up well, though I think she really missed you this year. She seemed very quiet. I am sure she was thinking about you and Gram.
Miss you lots and Love you daddy!
Jenn
Jennifer
December 18, 2006
Its been too long since I wrote dad. I think I have tried to stay away on purpose. It always makes me sad to come back to see this site. This year was so hard for all of us. We miss you so very much. More than you know, (although, I am sure you can hear all of us talking to you every day). Oh how we will miss you this year for the holidays.
Mom is doing so very well. You would be so proud of her. She is so strong! To loose her mother and her beloved husband a few months from each other, I just dont know how she copes.
The garage is almost done. It looks beautiful! I sometimes think this is how she gets through the day, keeping busy with things like this. I know that is how I do it at times. Throw myself into work! Things get better, everyday though.
Josh is in japan for the marine corp...please watch over him....mark is very sad since he has left. I am sure you know how he feels, as you went through the same thing when Erik enlisted.
I will be thinking of you alot this coming week, for Christmas, and will miss you playing the organ and singing Christmas morning mass, for the 2nd Christmas in a row.
I love you dad!!!
your daughter,
Jenn
Tina Howard
May 13, 2006
Is there a birthday party going on in heaven today??? Please give Jordan a special hug from me Dad. Well, while your at it, hug Jessie for me too. I hope they know even as the time goes by, I always remeber. I know you are taking care of my girls Dad. Miss you all. Love you.
Tina
Jenn
March 17, 2006
Hey Dad,
I have been thinking about you alot lately, as your birthday just passed. Sorry I did not write on the actual day. A moment did not go by that we did not think about you that day. In fact, on your actual birthday, I ordered an easel for your grave, so we could reuse it over and over again and put beautiful flowers on it for you. We ordered a big beautiful flowered wreath for it this time around, saying happy birthday. I would have hoped someone took a picture for me of it, but I know my brothers and sisters.... I am sure it didnt happen :o)
Aunt Rachel put a picture of memere in the paper on March 6th for her 1 yr anniversary date, since she was taken from us. And she put in a birthday wish on your special day. She was kind enough to send them to me in the mail, so I would miss seeing them.
Mom, well as you know, she fell and broke 6 ribs, her left wrist and dislocated her collar bone. Crazy how things keep happening to us since both you and gram. Mom is doing great inspite of the fall. Tina, butch, via nd erik have been taking great care of her. They have told me that they are so proud of her.
The garage at the house, is coming down....its falling apart. I guess jamie Jennison is going to come and redo it for her. I bet it will look great.
So, butch just bought a house. he moved in....I hear it looks beautiful. I go home for memeorial day weekend, so, I cant wait to see it. I am so proud of him. He has done so well for himself over time.....
Julianna is so funny. She still has not forgot you after all this time. She still see's pictures of you and says PAPA everytime. too funny.
I have a new job. I left Northrop in time dad! I got a new boss, hated him, so left the company. 1 month after I left, they made an announcement they were closing down my division, so there were 400 folks layed off. Boy, was I lucky. Maybe that was you looking out for me!
Just wanted to give you an update on some things going on....I miss you dad. More than you know. I have been doing well, except the last few weeks. I have shed a lot of tears for you lately. Just missing you. I look at pictures and just cant stop them from coming. I do hear your voice in my head still, and it makes me cry and smile all at once. I wont ever stop thinking about you and missing you.
I love you dad
Jenn
Erik
December 29, 2005
Don't think of him
As gone away-
His journey's just begun,
Life holds so many facets-
This earth is only one...
Just think of him as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
That we could know today
How nothing but our sadness
Can really pass away.
And think of him as living
In the hearts of those he touched...
For nothing loved is ever lost-
And he was loved so much.
jennifer
December 28, 2005
Hey Dad,
I am just getting back to a computer. I was hoping to write before now. I went home the 21st....and came back yesterday, the 27th. Stayed with mom of course.
Cant even explian how much pain everyone is still going through. It feels like it just happened yesterday.
Mom and I joined Tina, jason and the kids for Christmas Eve Mass. mom couldnt go to your mass....she didnt want to bear to see who was taking your place at the organ. I couldnt agree with her more. Mom was a wreck that night. It was the first time she had been in church since your funeral. I stayed strong, for her. But I was so incrediably choked up, it was unbelievable.
Christmas morning, Mom and I were up early. She cried the past few days. She misses you something terrible. We went and saw you at the grave too....and fixed your flowers. She is so afraid your so cold. and she talks about how happy she is she put shoes on your before they buried you.
I am finding that I am hiding my emotions from everyone regarding your death. Trying to stay strong. But feel helpless and a wreck at times. more when I am alone. I feel like I live in a fantasy world at times. Cause I can. I live so far from home, that it is easy for me to do. I pretend that you are home and fine. That your going on with your daily life....its easier for me to do that, than everyone else, since they have the memories of you not there everyday, like you used to be.
Know you will never leave our hearts or our minds.
I love you and miss you so much
Jen
rachel lafountain
December 28, 2005
hi ray,
we all miss you at the holiday's thankgiving went well, christmas was another story, it was as bad as you could even think, with you missing and the first holiday without mom was bad enough and still missing dad. well it is behind us now. you and dad and mom have a nice christmas wreath, and some pointsetters that will be there till spring to bring you close to the holiday's. i still think of you every day, and miss you so much i know not the same way as the rest of the family cause they have to deal with it in a different way of life when we lost mom and dad.tim and i visit you alot at the grave to keep checking on your lights tim put those out mine didn't want to stay lit.we all got toghter for christmas down the house it went ok but we knew something was missing!
miss you all
love you , your little sister
rachel lafountain
[email protected]
Lori Rice
December 27, 2005
Merry Christmas Ray.
I think about you every time I see a school bus.
You are greatly missed.
Love,
Lori
Tina Howard
December 17, 2005
Hey Dad,
Just really missing you today. I miss just knowing you were always near. You had a way of always making me feel safe and secure. Remeber 6 years ago this week when we found out that Jessie would not live much past her birth? I will never foget just crying in your arms. Yet again 2 1/2 years ago with Jordan. A fathers love is irreplaceable. I was truely blessed with a husband that models that same love. Both Jason and I always knew how you felt about us and the kids. You didn't even have to say a word. We just knew. That was the kind of man you were. Such genuine love for your family. I am so happy that you got to meet Julianna. You know the love she brought back into this home. I will never forget you telling me that not too long ago. She just adored you as do the boys. I know how much they miss you. Julianna always looks at your picture and says "Papa". I wish you were here to celebrate her first b-day with us this week. Pray for all of us Dad.
Godd bye for now.
I love you,
Tina
jennifer
November 30, 2005
Hey Dad,
I miss you....boy did we miss you thanksgiving day. Mom didnt know how to make the gravy! and we both definately missed your chocolate pies! It was a tradition. Missed wrappng presents with you this past weekend and putting up a tree with you too.....I cant even imagine christmas without you. Or any day without you...its been difficult.
So, gram fell and fractured her hip right before I came home for thanksgiving. She is in a lot of pain. This past monday night, mom called me and told me she had a stroke. What else can happen. Ya know? I just hope she holds on....for moms sake. Not sure how much more she can handle....or any of us for that matter.
I hope you were able to celebrate the holidays with all you new family and friends. Boy what a reunion it must have been with grampa, memere, pepere and the girls....
I miss you very much Dad. I love you forever....
Jen
Erik
November 23, 2005
Even a month after my dad passing and I am still finding out how many people he touched. Even on Thanksgiving Eve people are taking the time to wish him and his family the best. To the Wilbur girls, thank you so much for being there for us and thinking of us on this holiday...it is funny how you look at people in such a different way when you go through what we all have! I will most definately think of you and your family tomorrow when I am remembering the good times with my dad.
Happy Thanksgiving to all! I love you dad!
Karen (Wilbur) Sherman
November 23, 2005
I have been thinking of you all so much and reading the note below - so has my sister. We certainly know what all of you are going through and my heart goes out to you all. The "firsts" without your Dad/Husband are very difficult and I'm glad you all have each other to lean on. Just know that there are people thinking about you and praying for you all.
Wishing you peace this Thanksgiving.
Susan (Wilbur) Mundy
November 22, 2005
I have been thinking of you all a lot especially with the holidays coming. I know it will be a difficult time. Thankfully, you'll all be together. Ray will be there with you, you'll feel his presence. And from time to time he'll send you signs that he is with you every step of the way. And you'll find comfort in knowing that although you can't physically be with him, he's looking over everyone. I just wanted you all to know that I think of you often and keep you in my prayers.
Maurice Richard, Jr.
November 20, 2005
Dear Family: please know that I keep Ray in my daily meditations. It is nice to know that my Dad and Ray are sharing stories now. My Dad like Ray did so much for other people..Truly unsung as a hero of humongus proportions. What I write about my DAD is the same as I would write about RAY. When you pray and meditate call upon them to offer wisdom and comfort, for they are here all the time. I send peace and love to all the family. Continue your journey as if each day was your last on Earth. But not as your last day for you are on a journey and path forever, it never ends. Eventually you will hear "Come and see the paradise I have prepared for you".
rachel lafountain
November 19, 2005
hi ray
just siting her thinking of you and need to write to you. it been almost 2 weeks and the holiday's are coming abd i don't know what it will be like. today is debbie's 26 yrs. anniversary can you do us a favor and spend a little with her and see what she been up to. i know she will know you tell her we miss her and love her. a visit with mom and dad to.tell them hi and we miss them as much still. with you gone has been real hard even though we didn't see you every day like your family did but just knowing you were there if we needed you or to talk to you.
love you and missing you
rachel
jennifer Etter
November 15, 2005
Hey Dad,
Its been about a week since I last wrote to you. I need to do it more, as I think it is a great healing tool for us all.
Its hard for me to even grasp the concept of you not being with us here anymore. I cant even tell you. It is much harder for me, as this is how it was for me on a daily basis. I do not see you, mom or the family every day being here in MD. So to me, you are just home in NH. I am scared it will take me a long time to accept that you are gone, due to this. I am sure the holidays, it will be exceptionally harder for me, than the others, knowing I will just start to grieve you again, being home for the first time since the funeral.
I talked to mom Saturday. She is starting to really have a hard time, not having you around to do chores for her, while she sits and eats bon bons (JUST KIDDING MOM). Seriously, she is missing you more than you know. She had a few real good crys this weekend she told me. She feels very alone. But, we are all doing our part to make this transition a bit easier for her. We cant take away all the lonliness and hurt, but we will do our very best. She told me today, she is talking to you alot! I hope you are hearing every word from her. Especially, knowing we are all talking to you, probably at the same time.
I fly home tuesday for a week, and I am going to try to help mom out as much as possible, tie up loose ends. She is a bit overwhelmed with everything she needs to do.
So, Me, mom and Tina are going to see Lisa and your old crew next Wednesday. Lisa is having a real hard time with this whole thing. She cared for you so much. We are going to head to your office to clean it out. Please give us the strength to be able to get through this without crying (oh, who we kidding....that wont happen!).
Ok dad, I need to get back to work, before I get fired.
I love you very, very much
Jen
Jacob Howard
November 14, 2005
Dear papa, i just want to thank you for all the fun times and for all the smiles you put on my face and on the faces of those around you. Papa you were loved dearly by everyone you met; you were a living example of how God wants us to be. I and many others will miss you dearly. I know you are in havean with Jesus, and pushing jessie and jordon in there swings. Please pray and watch over our family. (I know you will) Thankyou. With love,
Jacob Howard
Ray last Spring power washing a school bus.
Blaine Cox
November 14, 2005
Ray served as Oyster River’s Director of Transportation for the last 10 years.
Having had the privilege to know him and work with him for the past 4 years, I would like to share three reflections.
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st: Ray embodied the definition of an expert when it came to school transportation. His level of skill and knowledge of transporting our children was truly remarkable. He made it look easy when in fact he was on a daily basis juggling more than 30 staff members, nearly 40 vehicles covering over 2,450 miles per day. In addition, it was common practice for school staff to take advantage of Ray’s skills and request transportation will little or no advance notice because he, somehow, always came through and provided what was needed. Ray was also always willing to jump right in and drive a bus himself whenever necessary. Bus # 85 was “Ray’s Bus.”
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nd: Ray had a deep commitment to the children he was responsible for transporting here in Oyster River and to the children he had been responsible for transporting in previous positions at other schools. He often shared anecdotes with me about a child he had interacted with during a previous day’s bus run or an adult he ran into that he transported as a child 20 years ago. He never forgot them. He seemed to thoroughly enjoy telling me how the kids called him Mr. Ray. He always kept in clear focus their needs and the role of our transportation department to transport our children in a safe and efficient manner.
Third and finally: Everyone who knew Ray could count on Ray’s keen wit and sense of humor. His perception of things, intelligence and understanding coupled with his fun loving sense of humor made him a pleasure to work with and always kept you waiting for his next funny line. This is the one thing I will personally miss the most.
With the dedicated and professional transportation staff that Ray leaves behind, I have no doubt we will continue to serve our children in a manner that meets with Ray’s high standards. It will be Ray’s big smile and his funny quips over the bus radio that we will remember and miss the most.
Blaine Cox
Oyster River Cooperative School District
Carol O
November 13, 2005
Theresa and family, I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. What a wonderful guy for anyone to have to do without.. and what a small world --my daughter (Brandi) sang with Vickie in the folk choir many moons ago(and Ray, by the way, played beautifully for our one and only parish spaghetti dinner-dance and advised me so patiently on a million other things, all of which I was so grateful for); I met lovely Mary Jane a while back while an LNA; I met Jason (Howard) at a church meeting (told him my name was Cindy Crawford..) -- and Tina, I had NO idea this man was your dad. How greatly his grandchildren will miss him, too. Prayers for Ray tonight, and for you all. Love in Christ, Carol
jonah Howard
November 13, 2005
hi papa i will miss you so much.iwill love you forever. you are the best.cant wait to see you again in heaven.ilove you.
love,
jonah
Erik
November 11, 2005
Its Friday night, one week after your tribute...I am sitting drinking a beer, wishing you were with me tonight to drink one with me dad! What I wouldn't do to hear that little burp from you after every sip.
Thinking of you!
Valerie Hebert
November 9, 2005
Dear Vickie and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina Howard
November 9, 2005
Hi Dad,
I still can't believe that you are gone.I keep thinking that you will show up somewhere, at any time and all this would have been a bad dream. You would be so proud of all of us, especially Mom. She has shown such strength. I have never felt so close to my brothers and sisters and Mom. Dad, I know that you are happy right now. Please pray for all of us, you know inbetween playing with my girls, Jessie and Jordan. I guess it was time for you to spend time with them. If I had to share you I am glad it is with them.I am sure you have already been showing them off in heaven.You truely were the best Dad and grandfather. You will always be with us. I do belive that your greatest job is ahead of you. Harder than running any bus company. You know, the full time job of always watching over and guiding all your kids and grandkids and Mom. I know that your presence is something that we will always feel. Miss you Dad. Good bye for now. What a party it will be when we all meet again.
I love you,
Tina
Debbie Hand (Keefe)
November 8, 2005
Dear Erik and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. How incredibly proud you must be to know how many friends your father had and inspired. May your family, friends and God's guidance get your through this time.
Claudette Boucher/Colokahis
November 7, 2005
Dear Theresa and family, I just learned about Ray's passing today; my mom and I are deeply saddened for the loss of this great man! My father (Emile Boucher) thought of Ray as a son, and loved him deeply. When my husband passed, Ray sang Endless Love at St. Charles; he was always there for you, and you didn't even have to ask. I too think he's already playing in Heaven's Band. He was truly a great man and will be remembered for the lives he touched, including my own.
We will hold you in our thoughts and prayers,
Claudette and Marie Boucher
Jennifer Etter
November 6, 2005
Hey Dad,
Well, I am home in MD now. I came back the day after the funeral, so I could have some downtime, so to speak. Iknow this will be difficult for all of us. It will be hard for me to be so far away from everyone else during this time... part of me regrets not being able to spend the last 5 years with you, like mom and the rest of the family was able to. Part of me wonders if it was all worth it to come here for a career, and a change knowing I just missed the last 5 years of your life. That hurts. I am glad we were able to talk as often as we did on the phone, and see each other a few times a year. Things I will always cherish.
I am going to try to go back to work on Monday. I know that will be hard for me as well. I have not seen any of these people/friends since they had heard of your passing. So, this will almost be living your death all over again for me in some ways, since they were unable to come last week. But, I will get through it with your help.
I miss you so much dad...and love you with all of my heart!
I love you mom, Vic, Tina, Butch and Erik......more than you could ever imagine. See you Thanksgiving....
Love
Jen
Matt & Michaele Stephen
November 6, 2005
Our dear friends,
We just want you to know that your family and love for eachother is a wonderful testimony to all that know you. It broke our heart to see you all so sad, but we also felt peace knowing your love and strength for God and eachother will carry you through this time.
To Ray Roy Jr., my special friend for so many years, your speech to your family and Dad was so humble and honest and such a wonderful tribute to your him - I know he smiled down on you that day. How lucky you all are to have been so close to your Father and what a wonderful man for keeping you all that way.
I know the road ahead is long and we all wish we could just take it all away. In the meantime so many are praying for you and love you and we hope that will bring a little bit of comfort to you in such a difficult time.
Thank you for your love and friendship to us we cherish it so very much. We are so lucky/blessed to be able to call you guys our friends.
We love you very much,
Matt & Michaele Stephen
Mary Wilson
November 6, 2005
Dear Roy Family,
I just saw the picture in Saturday's Fosters - Dover truly lost a great man. He may not have known what an inspiration he was to so many, but boy was he!
He has defined for so many over the past few days how they should live and what being a "great man" means. It is not about money, possessions or power -it is about love! Ray obviously had so much to give and so many people wanted to give just a little bit back by honoring him at his wake and funeral.
You are a wonderful and loving family and that is what will keep you strong.
May God Bless you all!
All our love,
The Wilson Family
Heidi Krassner-Willette
November 5, 2005
To the Roy family,
My heart aches for all of you. I know what you are going through. Cherish all the memories! You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Maurice and Patricia Richard, Jr.
November 5, 2005
Dear Theresa and family...It seems like yesterday when I enjoyed the music from Ray's band.Good memories never fade away. May the spirit of Ray continue to protect you and your family. My dad passed over 12 years ago, Never a Day goes by that he is there watching over and giving me advice.
Prayers are the glue that holds us together in love and friendship. Remember that the angels and all those we love are always nearby, for they have only passed over to another world where love and peace are forever.
Tim LaFountain
November 5, 2005
Hi uncle Ray
Today started off the same way yesterday ended,crying,Because i had goten up early to spend a day in the woods and i thought i would read the fosters befor i wint out and when i opend the paper i stared to cry all over again trying hard not to wake evrey one in the house, to see 8 of the proudest men bringing someone they wear so proud to call dad, uncle, and a father inlaw home to his final resting place.
As a boy i was never real fond of having raymond as a midle name, but after this week i am never so proud of that name, to see the turn out for the wake and funeral to see all those lives you touched.
I wish there was something i could do to take this pain away for aunt treresa, all the kids, mom, and evrey one else but i geuse only time will heal our pain for our loss of you.
Ray you allways made evrey thing more injoyable and evrey thing a memory.you will never be forgoten.
P.S Tip one back for me couse il be tipping one for back for you.
love allways your nephew tim raymond lafountain
Raymond Moreau
November 5, 2005
After returning home from yesterday's funeral I thought I would send a copy the funeral homily that I delivered at Ray's Mass. Ray was truly a person who touched my life deeply, for this I will always be grateful...
The words we heard from the Book of Wisdom were written by someone a long time ago; 2 thousand years ago and more. They were written by someone who obviously was trying to cope with a sorrow very much like what we have experienced over the past few days. Words which were written, helped by God, for our comfort this morning. Remember them again: “The just man, though he die early, shall be at rest. For the age that is honorable comes not with the passing of time, nor can it be measured in terms of years.” We measure life so often by the number of years and by its duration - but today we are reminded that life is measured by our soul, by how we have lived in response to God’s love for us - by what we have accomplished with the time God has graced us with on this earth.
The best example we have with regard to how life is measured in terms of how we have responded to God’s love for us comes from a man who died at the age of 33 - Jesus, God’s very own Son. The kind of love God had for Jesus and the kind of love Jesus had for God His Father is the kind of love we are all invited to live. It is a total love - unconfined, without restriction, utterly selfless. It was a love that pervaded Bethlehem when Jesus was born, fled with Him before Herod to Egypt, hovered over Him as He grew up in Nazareth, thrilled Him as He preached and prayed, strengthened Him in the Garden of Gethsemane, never abandoned Him even when He felt utterly forsaken on the cross - it was a love that raised Him from the dead.
Yes it is this kind of love which we are all invited to live and experience - it is this kind of love which God the Father, Son and Spirit have for each and everyone of us. And yet this love is not something that is to be private, not something just between us and God, it is also a love which we are invited to have for our neighbor and ourselves. Again Jesus is our example; to love as He loved is what we are invited to do. And how did He love?
By sharing our sweat and tasting our hunger, by sensing what it feels like to be discouraged and rejected, by experiencing how lonely we can be, how frightening it is to face death. Out of love He reached out to all who were heavy-burdened, those bedeviled by demons or paralyzed by pain, all those exiled from the good things of God’s earth, exiled from love. Yes, out of love He came back to life, faithful to His promise: “I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.”
In the Gospel reading we heard a few moments ago, we hear of a man who stood up with a question for Jesus. His question? - “Teacher”, he says, “What must I do to inherit everlasting life?” Jesus responds with 2 questions: “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” And we all heard the man respond: “Love God, love your neighbor, and love yourself! This is the kind of love that Jesus lived, it is the kind of love that we are all invited to live.
It is my belief and my experience that Ray knew and lived this message well. Ray was a man who knew the love of God and Jesus - whose life was nourished and strengthened by God and the church. Ray accepted God’s love and he radiated that love. With the eyes of faith he saw the living Christ under the appearances of bread and wine; and with the eyes of faith he also saw the same living Christ in the people around him.
Forty-two years ago Ray chose to share that love in married life. His love for Theresa and their five children, his love for his grandchildren, was a love he cherished, a love he treasured. Ray was a man who also shared his love with his friends, his neighbors, his community and all those he encountered; he knew no limit when it came time to help, to serve, to volunteer.
I have many fond memories of Ray and his family. Memories of trips we took together when his children were young. Trips to various places throughout NH and Massachusetts; trips to Pennsylvania, to Washington, D.C. Memories of the many meals I had at Ray and Theresa’s and in particular those Thanksgiving dinners filled with food enough to feed a multitude, and filled with the greatest homemade pies. I have memories of Ray’s great smile and great sense of humor. But of all the wonderful memories that stand out in my mind I do have a favorite - Ray’s love to play the organ or piano and sing. Whether it was playing and singing here at church or playing and singing at various events or nightspots, Ray enjoyed music and he enjoyed the great pleasure and uplifting spirit that was received from those who listened to him. The gift of his music and song was truly a gift which he shared with many people. It reminds me of a story.
Once upon a time there lived a famous vocalist who lived in one of Hollywood’s stately mansions. One evening after a large dinner, he offered to entertain his guests with singing a few of his favorite songs. As an encore he offered to accept a request. A shy man who happened to be one of his hired hands at the mansion asked if he knew the religious song - Psalm 23. The vocalist said” “Yes I do, and I will sing it under one condition: that when I am finished you will sing the very same song.”
The hired hand was a little embarrassed but he consented. The vocalist did a beautiful rendition as he sang “My shepherd is the Lord, there is nothing I shall want…” The guests applauded loudly when the vocalist finished, and then it was the hired hand’s turn. He got up and sang the same words - but this time there was no applause, just a hushed silence and tears which rolled down the cheeks of all who were present.
The famous vocalist savored the silence for a few moments and then stood up. “Ladies and gentlemen” he said, “I hope you realize what happened here tonight. I knew the song “Psalm 23”, but this fine man knows the Shepherd!
Ray was a man who knew the Shepherd. Molded, shaped and sent forth by God, he was a person, who like the prophet Isaiah, brought glad tidings to us all, a person who knew how to heal broken hearts, a person who proclaimed liberty from all that holds us captive in life; and yes, he was also a person who rejoiced heartily in the Lord, for God was the joy of his soul.
And all this was made possible because of Ray’s belief that the spirit of the Lord God was with him. Thank you Ray for your witness of faith - for sharing your life, your love, your gift of music and song - for your ability to help us in our own knowledge and understanding of God. In a God who comes to us as the Good Shepherd who leads us and walks with us every moment of our lives and promises everlasting life to all who live a life of love!
Tom & Barbara Dunnington
November 5, 2005
Dear Theresa and family;
We were so saddened on the sudden loss of your dear husband and father. He was a wonderfully generous and cheerful man and we will miss seeing his smiling face in church on Sundays.
Our deepest sympathy to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Barb & Tom Dunnington
Vickie Gagnon
November 5, 2005
Can you believe how beautiful your sendoff was Dad? An escort of buses to the church and an honor guard of every driver that worked for you (each dressed in the new blue coats you purchased for them)... who could have imagined?
If the mayor had died and had an honor guard of police officers, it would not have had the same meaning. This was a labor of love & respect, not duty. Thank you to Lisa and all of you from Oyster River who were at yesterday's services and made my dad's send off more special than the family could ever imagine!!! That gesture of love will remain in our hearts forever!
Fr. Cole & Fr. Ray, you both had such wonderful messages for my dad. My dad loved you both! Thank you for making his final blessing a blessing for us.
Nancy... your music was beautiful as ever. Listening to you was almost like being in heaven with dad listening to the angels.
Mr. Berry, thank you for wanting to speak to us about dad. Your words really spoke to us of dad's true character. We knew that he loved us and how he was with the family but you showed us that he was truly that man even away from us... hardworking, caring, devoted... we could go on for hours.
If you were at the services, you know my brother spoke for my dad too. Ray Jr. can put into words that which we cannot express. We thank God for the gift of you Butchie... I know that you will work the hardest at keeping the family close! You are such an inspiration... look how Jonah wanted to express his love for Papa at his young age. Good job Jonah!
Mom, thank you for the gift of life and love. Your strong example this week enabled us to share time together, memories of dad and look forward to the future even though it seemed that none of us had one without him.
To my brothers & sisters (blood or not... you know who you are), I love you all. Thank you for your support and love this week. I knew this would be a terribly difficult and exhausting week but being together made it worth gold. Dad would have truly enjoyed this week with us, especially the cold ones around the camp fire last night, reminiscing.
So many people to thank for the special week together... all of our aunts, uncles and cousins. You are the best and we love you!
I love you dad and I thank God for the gift of you in our lives.
Love & kisses!
Your eldest,
Richard & Diana Jacques
November 5, 2005
To the Roy Family, We wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to you all at the sudden tragic loss of your husband, father, grandfather. He was a sweet man, we are so sorry he was taken so suddenly. We have known Ray for many years, as a matter of fact, "The Twilighters" played at our wedding reception 40 years ago Nov. 6, 1965!! May God comfort you all and give you His strength to meet each new day. May it comfort you to know others care, I saw the ambulance that day and prayed. We are praying for you now. You will meet again!! Sincere sympathy, Dick and Diana Jacques
Erik
November 4, 2005
Wow Dad! I never thought I would be saying that the my father's wake and funeral would be one of the most amazing and greatful experiences I have ever been through. Though I never had any doubt in my mind, you are the greatest man in my world that ever lived.
I talked to you this morning, I felt you holding me up and telling me I needed to be the strong one, like you always were. I did it and I will never do it any different. I am like you dad! God does it feel good!!!
Thank you for guiding me through this day, I'll be sure to guide the family through it the rest of the way. Dad, I can't express how much I love Butch, Jen, Tina, Vicki and most of all mom...she has been amazing! Jason and Mark have been incredible, I have never felt so close to them. My wife; I can't even tell you how much I love her...I could of never made it through this without her! God is she beautiful!!!!!!!
Watch over Josh for Mark, better yet help Mark while Josh is away. You know how it is, you and I went through the same thing.
Keep guiding me dad, I'll be sure to carry this family the same way you did! I love you!
Tina Lent
November 4, 2005
Dear Roy Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
John & Tina Armiger
November 4, 2005
Jennifer and Family:
You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jamie Mattia
November 4, 2005
I am very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you all.
Irene Thyng
November 4, 2005
Theresa & Family
I finally have the strength to write to all of you. Its been a long rough week. Its been so hard to see all of you go through this so soon! I know Ray is happy with his granddaughters now, and with
Mom and Dad. We will all miss him
very much! Theresa, he knows you're
in great hands. You have the best bunch of kids anyone could ask for.
I know he will always be my favorite big brother! I love him and will miss him dearly!
Irene Thyng Milton N.H.
Father Tom Coover
November 4, 2005
Dear Friends,
My sincerest sympathies are extended to you along with the prayers of my family. It has been my blessing to have known Ray and his family for these past many years. Through each encounter I have carried away a strong sense of faith in God and love for others that have been part of Ray's life. Please know that while on this earth, Ray was a source of God's goodness to others. Now that he has joined the Lord, I am confident that he will continue to be a resource of grace for you and his many friends. God's peace be yours always.
Father Tom
Michelle Carey(Chamberlain)
November 4, 2005
My Heart goes out to all the Roy children and family. You all have such a close bond within your family that is so special and so nice to see. My family and I send our deepest Sympathies and Prayers. God Bless.
Shannon Knowles (Bibber)
November 4, 2005
I was shocked to see that your father/husband had passed away. I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
jennifer Etter
November 3, 2005
Hey dad,
We just got back from your wake. The first thing we do is log on so we can see all the wonderful messages for you.
What a turn out tonight. You must have been smiling from ear to ear seeing all the people that came to see you. I understand there was somewhere over 600 people alone tonight that came to see you and celebrate your life one last time. I have never seen a tribute like that. You must be so proud. Cause I know we all were. It was so touching to see. I was so proud to be called your daughter.
It was funny, someone said to mom tonight "I think if Ray would have run for mayor, he would have won for sure", after seeing the lines out the door for you. People waited for times up to an hour an a half just to see you. Isnt that great?
Tomorrow will be very hard for mom. It will be hard for all of us. It will be so difficult to say good bye to you, and know we will never be able to ever physically see you again.
I will miss my daddy very, very much.
See you tomorrow
I love you
Jen
Vickie Gagnon
November 3, 2005
Dear Dad,
You would have been so humbled and happy to see the number of people who came out to see you tonight. Oh course as modest as you were, you would have said they had came to see Mr. Tasker. Grover told Mark there might have been 500 or more people standing in line just to get a glimpse of you in your favorite tie!
Butch had it right when he said that he had such a sense of pride from the outpouring of love from everyone that came to your wake. Those that knew and loved you waited for more than an hour just to share what you meant to them.
Dad, I don't think you ever knew how much you touched everyone you met, how many smiles you brought to people. You will be missed so much by so many!
Well, its off to bed... your big send off is tomorrow. Sleep well.
Love & kisses,
Your eldest...
steve&carol george
November 3, 2005
Mrs.Roy & family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.We will miss seeing him in church.
Alessia DiCosmo
November 3, 2005
My heart goes out to each and every one of you for your loss. I will always remember Mr.Roy as being a kind, gentle man who always made me laugh. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all. Alessia DiCosmo.
Larry & Tawny Gilbert
November 3, 2005
Though I didn't know Mr Roy very well, I know of his children and family - all of which are remarkeable people. He was clearly a wonderful father, husband and citizen and will be truly missed. I would say he couldn't be any prouder of his family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Moe & Leona Olivier
November 3, 2005
To the Roy Family,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy on Ray's passing. Our thouhts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Dolores & Ed Maggy
November 3, 2005
Dear Theresa and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan (Wilbur) Mundy
November 3, 2005
To the entire Roy family,
I was surprised to learn of Mr. Roy's passing yesterday. I know you are all going through such a difficult time. Thank God you are such a close family. Know that he will ALWAYS be with you. I still feel my dad's presence with me all the time through things I see or a certain song. He'll give you signs that he's right beside you. I will keep the family in my prayers.
Karen Kimball
November 3, 2005
Theresea, Vickie, Tina, Butch, Jenn & Erik,
My heart is with each of you during this very difficult time. I can tell from reading these messages, that you still keep your sense of humour, something you all got from your Dad ~ he could make us laugh! I'll always remember those camping trips...I remember him saying, "seems all we do is eat and then wash the dishes". Theresea, I frequently remember our lives as "cocktail waitress" and then those late nights at Friendly's or that chinese rest., those are fond memories I will always cherrish!
Love to all of you,
Karen
Donna & Jim Black
November 3, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss. We remember Ray always with a smile and happiness about him. God Bless you
Donna and Jim Black
Charlie & Jen MacNeil
November 3, 2005
Erik, Ray and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We send to you all our deepest sympathies during these trying times. May you have the strength and courage to overcome the saddness and loss that you are feeling and the good fortune to remember and embrace the wonderful times time you shared with your father. God Bless you all.
Mary-Lou & Tim Giaimo
November 3, 2005
Ray and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. It was so unexpected. We are both wishing you and your family peace, strength and many happy memories.
Theresa Roy
November 3, 2005
Hello Honey,
It was so good to see you last night. I have never seen you look so handsome.
Erik installed your christmas present I bought for you the other day. Your new stereo. (BTW, where did you put the staple gun?)
We were going through pictures this morning, and found some great ones for your collague. We found the one of you building the "Play / doll house" in the back yard. Erik and Butch want to frame that picture, fix up the play house and put the picture in there. It will look great.
Until tonight.
I love you forever
Theresa
Sam Cool
November 3, 2005
Dear Jenny and Family
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Jenny, you have such a wonderful strong family - our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Craig & Lisa (Weiss) Gage
November 3, 2005
To the wonderful Roy family~
We are so saddened by the loss of Mr. Roy. Memories of him all consist around laughter and fun...Be strong for one another, and please know we are thinking of you.
With Sympathy and Love,
Bryan Olivier
November 3, 2005
Tina, Jenn, Ray, Erik, Vickie, and Theresa,
I was so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. I have so many fond memories from Henry Law Ave and more recently hearing my own children talk about Mr. Roy, the “boss of the busses!” I can’t imagine how hard this must be for you all, but as many have written, you are, and always have been, a close family and that will pull you through. My thoughts are with you all.
Randy & Michelle Rouleau
November 3, 2005
A person will hug another person for various reasons.
I can't recall a time when I shook my Uncle's hand and yet, I'm sure I did. I hugged my Uncle...because I loved him. I'll miss hugging my Uncle and yet, the past hugs we shared will always be remembered. His name will never be forgotten in my life, nor my wife's...my children will never forget there Uncle. I hug my Aunt Theresa because...I love her. I hug my cousins because I love them...our family is strong, united...as always.
rachel lafountain
November 3, 2005
hi ray.
i am having a real hard time just like i knew i would. i never told you how much you ment to me as a sister and how much of a family man you were just like pepere, i know we will all do o.k. after awhile but it will not be easy. you are not surpose to be gone with mom and dad yet we still needed each other here.
i miss you so much now i can't even think of what it will be like tomorrow with out you. you were the best brother, father, uncle grandfather anyone would ever want. i was going through your music tapes and i can't imagine not hearing your voice singing again i loved that at the moose with meme & pepe they were so proud of you too. love you and miss you.you have done a wonderful job at your new home with theresa, she is going to miss you to, and we all will keep an eye on her. she is my sister-in law but i look at her as another sister.love you and miss you
Sue and Jeff Sansone
November 3, 2005
We are so saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jana, Chris, Casey, Emily, Lexi & David Picou
November 3, 2005
Love to all of you as you go through this very sad and painful time. Please gain strength from one another as you have an amazing loving family. Keep your memories close to your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa & Mike Fourkas
November 2, 2005
Dear Roy Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the memories of your husband/Dad help you through this difficult time.
Bill and Chris (Morrison) Kohut
November 2, 2005
Dear Roy Family,
These words just don't express the sorrow in our hearts. Please know that even though we can't be there physically, our hearts are with you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. As your father and husband goes to another place, your lives begin a new journey as well. Somehow he will always be right there beside you, to guide you and support you, and to love you always. Enjoy the conversations you find yourself having with him (sometimes outloud!) and his spirit will thrive, as will you. His smile and his laughter flows through you, and through every grandchild and great grandchild to come. I'm sure you will feel his presence in all sorts of places, at all sorts of times, and in all sorts of things. It might bring you sadness now, but soon these things will give you comfort. Looking at his picture, we are reminded that he was someone who has lived a life surrounded by love and humor; he was a giving person, a hard worker, a proud parent and a loving husband. He was blessed. He will be missed. Much love to you all--
Erik
November 2, 2005
Can't wait to see you tomorrow dad! it is so strange how strong I still felt being next to you tonight, you are my inspiration. I love you!
Jayson Thyng
November 2, 2005
Aunt Theresa and the Kids:
I sit here looking at my Uncle/Godfather;s picture and realize how much I am going to miss him. It's a shame that I never saw him as much and can only wish I had that one last chance to talk to him and tell him how much I loved him. I will never forget our camping trips and the memories of Uncle Ray, he will always have a special place in my heart. Tricia and I were going to ask him to play at our wedding, but knowing he is with mem and pep, he will be looking down on us on that day. I love you all, and I miss my uncle already.
Nancy Clavette
November 2, 2005
Theresa and Family,
Ray was my boss for 10 years and I respected him for that but with Ray he was also a friend. I will miss his stories, his jokes, his laughter but most of all I will miss his presence.
He new his job, he did it well and it will be difficult to find a replacement with his special talents.
My father said if you see a penny pick it up as an angel is thinking of you. Since my dad is gone I find more pennies than I did before. May you and your family find many pennies knowing that Ray is looking out for you from heaven above.
God bless you.
Marc Demers
November 2, 2005
My sympathy to all his family. I'll always hear him playing the piano at St Charles School where I was in Marie's class
Dan & Michelle (McQuade) Marquis
November 2, 2005
This world has lost a wonderful, kind and caring man. Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
Rod Shuttleworth
November 2, 2005
To the entire Roy family, we extend our heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
As an original member of the "Twilighters", Ray and I spent many hours together, making music, moving equipment, and raiding the kitchen at the Crackerbarrel.
All those times of sharing our music with family,friends, and strangers who would soon become friends are etched permanently in my fond memories of Ray forever.
Susan Aughey
November 2, 2005
Dear Roy family,
We are so sorry for your loss, and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Muriel Pierce
November 2, 2005
As a teacher at Oyster River, I can only say that Ray was always helpful, always cheerful, always patient. We counted on him. Bless you all.
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