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Roy Schelin Obituary

SCHELIN - Roy A., of Southold, L.I. on November 26, 2008 at the age of 73. Proud owner of North Fork Sanitation for forty-five years. Beloved husband of Joanne. Loving father of Susan Boivin, Roy, Jr., Todd and Scott. Fond brother of Elsie Anderson, Barbara Kettering and Eleanor Smith. Cherished grandfather of five. Predeceased by a brother Lenny and a sister Lillian Johanson. Friends may call on Saturday from 7-9pm and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home, 51400 Route 25, Southold (19mi. East of L.I.E., Exit 73). Funeral services, Monday 11am at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Greenport. Interment Sterling Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Victory Junction Gang Camp or the charity of your choice. www.defriestgrattan.com

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Published by Newsday on Nov. 29, 2008.

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Joe Boivin

November 30, 2008

Good bye Roy we will remember you forever.

Judy Salzberg

November 29, 2008

Words seem so inadequate to express my heartfelt sympathy. Please simply know that you are in my thoughts and prayers

EBLE FAMILY

November 29, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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