Alice B LeRoy

1935 - 2026

Alice Lockhart LeRoy, 90, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2026 under the compassionate care of the nurses and family at the Hospice Residence in Watertown NY.

A Graveside Service and Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring at the Fairview Cemetery, Brasher Falls, NY., on Saturday, May 23rd.

Alice was born on March 14, 1935, in Massena, NY, the daughter of Henry and Olga (Curtis) Lockhart, who also had a son Reginald. She graduated from Massena Central School in 1953, and went on to earn her Associate’s Degree in Business Technology from SUNY Canton in 1956. She was very proud of being a traditional home engineer, while also working along the way as a secretary, receptionist, and customer service representative. 

She married William T LeRoy on October 6, 1956, at the Congregational Church in Massena, NY. William predeceased her on December 28, 2014. 

Alice is survived by her children Kathryn and Tim Pearson of Citrus Springs, FL, Bruce and Jessica LeRoy of Endicott, NY, and Scott LeRoy of Niskayuna, NY. She has nine grandchildren, Bryan, Stephanie, Jacob, Pamela, Alyssa, Stacey, Meghan, Sarah, and Scott, and 15 great grandchildren, Aiden, Allison, Cameron, Greyson, Izzabell, Keira, Logan, Luke, Maddie, Madelyn, Mason, Molly, Norah, Oliver, and Tucker.  

Alice was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, since 1964, serving as regent, vice regent, secretary, treasurer, and on the board of directors. She also served as the Girl Scout Cookie Chairman, as well as co-chairman for the Northern NY Heart Association while in Massena. Alice was a member of the Cosmopolitan Dance Club, serving as president, secretary, treasurer, and on the board of directors. She enjoyed volunteering as a tax consultant for the IRS sponsored by the CAPC of Watertown. Alice was a member of the Northern NY Duplicate Bridge (ACBL Unit 112), serving as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and board of directors. 

Alice enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, gardening, cooking, bridge, traveling, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets. 

A very special thank you to all the professionals at the Hospice Residential Facility in Watertown, NY for their outstanding care, support, and compassion. The family asks in honor of Alice that donations be made to the Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St, Watertown, NY 13601. 

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