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Roy T. Kearns

1961 - 2018

Roy T. Kearns obituary, 1961-2018, New Britain, CT

BORN

1961

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Carlson Funeral Home

45 Franklin Square

New Britain, Connecticut

Roy Kearns Obituary

Roy T. Kearns, 57, of West Granby, passed away Thursday (July 19, 2018) at Valerie Manor in Torrington. Born in Manchester, he was a former resident of Simsbury, Windsor Locks, Florida and South Carolina before moving to West Granby. A graduate of Simsbury High School, he worked in the construction industry laying tile floors and countertops. Surviving are his two sons, Jason and Justin Kearns in Florida; three sisters and two brothers, Robin Stroinski, Shari Mahon, Susan Lawrence, Richard Rose Jr., and John Lawrence; along with his mother, Sally (Elliot) Dampier and foster mother, Joyce Lawrence; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Roy was predeceased by his father, Richard Rose and his foster father, James Lawrence. Calling hours are Thursday evening (July 26, 2018) 5 to 7 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. At Roy's request, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to LBDA (Lewy Body Dementia Association) 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 21, 2018.

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Wayne Coleman

July 14, 2025

Rest in peace, Roy. You live on in my memories.

Wayne Coleman

July 15, 2024

Rest in peace... You are not forgotten. :)

Wayne Coleman

July 15, 2023

May he rest in peace...

Wayne Coleman

July 14, 2022

Another year. It is still so sad. Rest in peace...

Wayne Coleman

July 15, 2021

Another year. I am still so sad. Rest in peace...

Wayne Coleman

January 17, 2021

Roy and I were best friends when he lived in Bristol during the late 1970s. When he moved back home in Simsbury, we lost track of each other. He did bring his father's Ford Wagon down to visit me a few times. I moved from place to place and that made it difficult to stay in touch. I always meant to call him to see how his life was going. I am sorry now that I didn't. I am so sorry that he died so young. We were the same age. May he forever rest in peace...

The Roy I knew was a great person. He was kind to everyone.

Eugene Flannigan

July 23, 2018

Sorry for your loss Jason and Justin Kearns. You guys had two great parents that were taking to soon. Before your dad was to sick he called to talk to me. He was proud of the both of you. May your Dad rest in peace as he's not suffering any more.

My mom and dad happiest I've ever seen them

Justin Kearns

July 21, 2018

Roy and Jason on Father's Day

Justin Kearns

July 21, 2018

My Dad loved his bikes

Justin Kearns

July 21, 2018

Jason Uncle Richie my dad Justin and Xavier

Justin Kearns

July 21, 2018

My dad's favorite pastime

Justin Kearns

July 21, 2018

My mom and dad the happiest days can be

Justin Kearns

July 21, 2018

Dad and his past time

Justin Kearns

July 21, 2018

Jason and Dad on Father's Day

Justin Kearns

July 21, 2018

Jason Uncle Richie my dad me and Xavier

Justin Kearns

July 21, 2018

My Dad loved his bikes

Justin Kearns

July 21, 2018

Katie Rowell

July 21, 2018

I've contacted Sue personally but to the rest of the family, I am so sorry and my heart is with you all. I'm blessed to have known Roy and the entire family and you've loved and cared for him so much... I had the immediate thought that he's no longer hurting in any way, he can do what he wants when he wants without earthly restriction and he's more free then he's been in a long time which is a beautiful thought. I hope you all find some kind of comfort during this time, I love you all. Rest easy Roy, you get to watch over your family now and keep them safe...

lisa gilkeson

July 21, 2018

My condolences to you Jay and the rest of your family. He will be missed.

A few months ago

Shari Mahon

July 21, 2018

Roy with his boys

Shari Mahon

July 21, 2018

A.W. Carlson Funeral Home

July 21, 2018

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

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