Francis J Roux

Clinton-Francis J. Roux, 95, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Lucille (Manseau) Roux; their children and spouses, Linda Learned & Phil; Michael Roux & Diane; and Paul Roux & Amy; six grandchildren: Michael Roux & wife Deborah, Jennifer, Rachael, Matthew, Rebecca, and Stephen Roux; 4 great-grandchildren: Joshua, Rileigh, Mikayla, and Benjamin Roux; nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.  He is pre-deceased by his siblings, Jean Roux and Leo Roux & wife Claire. 

Son of the late Eddy & Florence (Robillard) Roux, Francis was born in Fitchburg, and was a graduate of St. Bernard’s High School, Class of 1948.  He enlisted to proudly serve our nation in the United States Army during the Korean War and was recognized for valor and meritorious service in combat as a Sergeant with Company “M” 15th Infantry Regiment.  He then returned home safely to begin his lifelong career as an automotive mechanic, successfully establishing, owning, and operating his family business, Roux’s Garage in Berlin, for the past seven decades.  Francis, Lucille and family were lifelong parishioners of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Clinton until its closing, and faithful members of St. Joseph the Good Provider Church in Berlin.  Among his many hobbies and interests, Frank was a talented accordion player in younger years, a fierce competitor in 10-pin bowling, and all-around athlete, waterskiing well into his ‘80s.  Above all, he was a devoted patriarch, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 5 until 7PM in the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM on Friday, July 11, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton, with burial to follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Lancaster.  Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Francis J. Roux to: VNA Care, Fund Development, 100 Trade Center, Suite G-500, Woburn, MA 01801 (Memo: Rose Monahan Hospice Home).  Online condolences may be placed at www.mcnallywatson.com