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Gordon "Red" Royce

Gordon Royce Obituary

ROYCE, Gordon "Red" Gordon "Red" Royce, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Palm Beach Gardens on (January 19, 2007). He is survived and remembered with much love by his wife of 48 years, Abigail (Elmer) Royce; his four daughters, Kathleen Hale (John), Sheila Wilkie (Paul), Amy Royce and Rachel Royce; and his four granddaughters, Morgan and Natalie Hale, Amber and Caitlin Wilkie. Gordon was born in Windsor, in 1934 to Andrew and Mabel Royce. He will be missed greatly by his brothers, Raymond (Anna) and Donald (Eileen) and sister-in-law Isabel (Izzy). He was predeceased by his brother, Harvey and his sister, Muriel (Minnie) Blake. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 26, at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY, 11714 or online at http://www.lustgartenfoundation.org

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 24, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Royce

25 Entries

Carol Dawson

March 10, 2007

Abby and Family,
A belated expression of sympathy is extended to all of you upon your recent loss. We remember "Dutchie" with many happy memories growing up in Windsor, CT; especially the get togethers after the baseball games at Cozy Corner. He was among the first (along with me, Dick Evans,) to graduate from the new Windsor High
School, Class of 1953. "Dutch" was an exceptional, talented and fun loving individual who will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Carol Evans Dawson, Laurel, MD
Richard T. Evans, E. Granby, CT
Richard F. Alokonis, Laurel, MD

Mary Ohmer

January 29, 2007

Dear Abby, Shiela and family,

I was so sad to hear about Gordie's passing. I'll always remember how Gordie made me feel like a part of your family when I was living alone in West Palm Beach, far away from my family in Pennsylvania. Especially the time when you all put me and my cat Cuddley up during hurricane Andrew... I still remember riding out the storm with all those cats (I think there were at least 6!) and people in the house...playing cards and listening to the wind outside! I felt very safe - I don't know what I would have done without all of you. Gordie was an energetic, kind and loving person...and a great Dad to you Shiela, my best Florida friend...and to all his daughters. I'll really miss him! De Colores! Gordie is home with our Lord...looking down on all of us. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Mary

Artie Miles

January 29, 2007

When I was in 9th grade at PBGHS my science teacher ask everyone in the class to bring in a guest speaker. I asked Roycee if he could speak to the class about what he did out at Pratt. He came into my classroom with stories and photos of aircrafts and even a model of a rocket. He took up the hour answering questions. He was such a great guy. He was the heart of the neighborhood. And I don’t think of the Royce family so much as neighbours but as family. You don’t see many places like Begoina St. or people like Roycee these days. I miss it, and I’ll certainly miss him. Sitting in my bedroom or even in my backyard, I remembering hearing Kevin rattle the horseshoes to signal it was time to play. And just like someone said at the service, “He’d never let you win!” He sure was a ringer. Our thoughts are with his girls. The Miles family loves you and we are keeping you in our thoughts.

Frank Miller

January 26, 2007

To the Royce family our deepest
sympathy. So meny memories of an
old friend... A childhood friend
and a classmate. The memories of
Gordy will be with us always.
Frank & Rae Miller

Cindy (Miles) Shonts

January 26, 2007

In 1979, ten seconds after the moving truck pulled into our new driveway the Royce family walked into our lives. I have so mny wonderful memories of Roycee... Softball, pool parties, cookouts, horseshoes and lets not forget the peeping Tom's...the list goes on.

Abby, Rachel, Amy, Shela, and Kathy you are all in my prayers and Roycee you are always in my heart.

Kristine Aboujja

January 26, 2007

Mr. Royce was like the neighborhood Dad for all of the kids. The previous poster was right about the tossing in the pool! "Jaws" was one of Gordie's favorite pool games! When you got caught by the legs he would lift you up high in the air and give you a toss! We all loved it and him so much!
Rachie,
The countless sleepovers and playing in the pool made growing up so much fun. We all had so many good times together and I am so sorry to hear of this loss. Gordon Royce is a part of all of our hearts. Love to you all,
Krissie

Mary Ann Cronley

January 26, 2007

Dear Amy and Family,

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My thoughts are with you!

Ellyn & Kevin Hughes

January 26, 2007

Abbey, Gord was a wonderful person and a great neighbor. He always had a great smile and just looking at it made me feel good. He will be missed alot.

Earl Emmons

January 26, 2007

Dear Abby: I was saddened to hear about Gordon's death. As a former member of the Windsor High basebal team and manager of the basketball team -- and most of all as a wonderful person, I will always remember him as a close friend. Like Gordon, you as an old friend, will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Wheeler

January 25, 2007

Dear Aunt Abby, Kathy, Sheila, Amy & Rachel - I cannot tell you how much Uncle Gordy is going to be missed. I remember so many fun times with him from when we were kids, my teenage years and when I became a mother. Roger remembers sitting and talking with him about his Navy years, I remember a baseball game, and all the fun times when we were all together for wonderful family gatherings. Marlene and Karl, Roger & I all want you to know how very much we love you all and are always in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Gordy is at peace and we must remember that. We love you dearly.
Karen

Gordon Strother

January 25, 2007

God's peace to all, from a Windsor playmate back when we called our wonderful neighborhood "Cat's Alley."

Sharon and Rich Miles

January 25, 2007

It's hard to put into words how much Gordon ment to us and our family. Moving across the street from all of the Royce family was the best thing that has every happened to us. He brought our girls into softball and incouraged our son to play ball.There were many wonderful and laughing times spent with him. He will be missed and never out of our thoughts.
Our love to all of you.

Sharon

January 25, 2007

Dear Abby and girls, Uncle Gordie was a very special person in my life through my early teen years. He was the big brother that I needed so many times. It's sad that so many years went by without seeing each other. May you know that you are all in my prayers and in my thoughts. Much love to all of you.

Arlene Pengue

January 25, 2007

I have been Roycee's neighbor for nearly 30 years. I can't begin to think of all that I will be missing without gord around, the talks between the fences, the many visits during the day, just everything. In my heart, my friend, my neighbor,will always be next door for many years to come.

Don & Carolyn Koski

January 25, 2007

Abby and Family,
I worked with Gordy for many years at Pratt & Whitney, and played softball with him for a number of years. Carolyn and I are so very sorry to hear of his passing. His personality was the best, and you couldn't find a better friend. Please accept our sincere condolences.
He will be missed.

Walter Perine

January 24, 2007

I briefly worked with "Red" at Pratt & Whitney years ago, and was saddened by the news of his untimely passing. He will surely be missed by many of his friends, and my thoughts go out to his family at this time of grief.

Debbie Martin

January 24, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joyce Tromblay

January 24, 2007

Dear Rachel & Family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss.

Our hearts got out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Joyce & Dennis Tromblay

Sarah (Miles) Kirkhart

January 24, 2007

Dear Royce Family
Rocycie will be so missed. My memories of him tossing me in the pool & giving me softball advice will always be special to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kym

January 24, 2007

Friends from Palm Beach Gardens Outpatient Rehabilitation Center.

Bob Broback

January 24, 2007

Dear Abbey, I'm so sorry to hear of "Red's" passing. Joan and I will be at the Memorial Service. You have our deepest sympathy.

Sandy Wilson

January 24, 2007

Rachel and Family ... My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I love you Rachel~!

cliff chapman

January 24, 2007

will be greatly missed: deepest sympathy and much love to all family

Charles J. Veranis

January 24, 2007

Red was also known as "Dutch" to a lot of us guys that were his buddies in high school. My deepest sympathy to Abbey and her family. Charlie Veranis.

Donald Murray\

January 24, 2007

Abby and Family:I worked with RED for many years.Also bowled and played many rounds of golf with him.I was very sad to hear of his passing.May God be with you all in your time of mouring.

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