Roy H. Macomber

ASSONET, MA - Roy H. Macomber, 85, of Assonet passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Helen M. (Lucien) Macomber.

Roy was born in Fall River, the son of the late Charles and Maud (Peirce) Macomber. He was a graduate of BMC Durfee class of 1943.

Roy was the owner of Macomber Brother's Oil Company in Assonet for fifty years, retiring in 1987. He was the former Fire Chief in Assonet from 1957 to 1975.

A member and past president of the Freetown Lions Club, member of the Freetown Historical Society and the Bristol County Fire Chief's Association.

Roy enjoyed Dixie Land Music, spending summers on his boat and at the cottage on Long Pond. He took great pride in working in his yard.

Survivors are three daughters, Donna L. Macomber of East Freetown, MA, Susan H. Lemos and her husband, William of Granby, CT, Betty O'Leary and her husband, Michael of Assonet, MA; a son, Charles J. Macomber of East Freetown, MA; a sister, Janet Padrenoss of Swansea, MA; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Ruth Silvia, Rosella Bemis, Ruby Gladu, and Rufus Macomber.

CALLING HOURS for Mr. Macomber will be held on THURSDAY from 4-7pm in the HATHAWAY HOME for FUNERALS, 1813 Robeson St., Fall River, with his Funeral Service being held on FRIDAY at 10am in the United Church of Assonet, 9 North Main St., Assonet. Relatives and friends are invited to attend, burial to follow in the Assonet Burying Ground.

To Light a Candle, Sign Guest Book, Facility or Church Directions go to www.hathawayfunerals.com or call (508) 673-0781.

Memorial donations in his memory can be made to the United Church of Assonet, c/o Restoration Fund, P.O. Box 155, Assonet, MA 02702.