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Robert Joseph Roy
1920-2010 BENNINGTON Robert Joseph Roy, 89, a resident of Silver Street, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington.
He was born in Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada on September 2, 1920. He was the son of the late Henri Roy and Antoinette Bilodeau Roy. He was a World War II veteran where he attained the rank of sergeant. Bob was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for bravery.
Bob married the former Dorothy Marie Hughes on April 24, 1954. He was employed by the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P) from 1937 to 1976, and managed A&P markets in Bennington and North Adams, Mass. between 1945 and 1976. Bob was later employed by Williams and Bugbee Inc. in Bennington. In 1978 he began working at Union Carbide from which he retired in 1985. After his retirement Bob was employed part-time at the Bennington Battle Monument.
Bob was a Eucharistic Minister and former lector with his parish, Sacred Heart Saint Francis Roman Catholic Church, and has been involved in many civic activities. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 307.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Roy, of Bennington; their children and spouses, Catherine Sliwinski and Robert of Albany, N.Y., Richard Roy and Marybeth, James Roy and Julie, Donald Roy and Tammy, and Ellen Antognioni and Gary all of Bennington, Maureen Corey and Brian of West Hartford, Conn., Mary Hughes and Michael of Savannah, Ga., Susan Cutter and Dana of Canton, Mass. and Robert Roy and Brandi of Milton, Vt. He is "Papa" to 24 grandchildren. He also leaves his brothers and sisters and their spouses, Marcien Roy and Maryanne of Bennington, Rene Roy of Florida, Lucy Cary of Latham, N.Y., Theresa Gratton of Brattleboro, Vt., Mary Brisette and Albert of Bennington, Beatrice Bopp of Loudonville, N.Y., and a sister-in- law, Margaret O'Malley of Hoosick Falls, N.Y. He is also blessed with many nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by a brother Paul Roy and a sister Alice Bostley.
FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral will be held from the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Thursday July 22, 2010 with a prayer at 9:30 a.m. and then from Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church at 10 a.m where the Mass of Christian Burial will be offered.
The burial with military honors will follow in the family lot in Park Lawn Cemetery.
Friends may call at the MAHAR AND SON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday July 21, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
All members of Knights of Columbus Council 307 are asked to meet at the Mahar & Son Funeral Home Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. for the recitation of the Rosary in Mr. Roy's memory.
If friends desire contributions in memory of Robert Joseph Roy may be made to either the Vermont Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Foundation or Bennington Project Independence through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Roy
David Long
July 28, 2010
Rick, sorry to hear about the passing of your father, he was a very good man. I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family.
SGM David Long
Afghanistan
Dwight Lorenz
July 25, 2010
Dear Dorothy and Family,
Our great friend, mentor and former employer has gone on to a better world! He is now at eternal peace.
Bob was my first after school employer and was great! As others have already written, he was truly a model to emulate! We all learned the valuable lessons so necessary to success in life.
My fond memories are couched in the sense of loss I share with you.
Ray Lambert
July 25, 2010
Dot and Family: Please accept my condolences and prayers. Bob was a fine family man, a great neighbor, and a true gentleman. May he rest in peace, and may your many memories of him sustain you in this time of loss.
Kathy Hauser
July 24, 2010
Dear Dot and family,
I am vacationing in Oregon and I just read on line about Bob's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was so special, and so blessed to have such a devoted wife and family. My condolences to all of you.
RON & KATHY PERROTT
July 22, 2010
Dot and family,
Kathy and I were saddened to hear of Bob's passing. It was just about 50 years ago that Bob gave me my first job at the old A&P store on South Street in Bennington. He provided opportunity and learning to so many young people. He was exceptional at teaching all who worked for him to have a strong work ethic, integrity and absolute honesty in all things. I will never forgot the lessons taught to me by Bob,he was an outstanding leader, instructor and the best boss I ever had. Bless you all, you are luck to have had such a wonderful man as the father of your family. You are in our prayers. Ron & Kathy Perrott
Debbie
July 22, 2010
The Roy family,
My heart goes out to all of you.
I fondly remember watching Dot and Bob dancing at our picnic at willow park one year and thinking I wished my husband and I could dance that well. I will remember Bob as our well dressed "Gentleman" at BPI.
Jim & Fran Anglin
July 22, 2010
Our sincere sympathy to all the family.
Love
July 22, 2010
The Roy family
I am so sad to hear of your loss! My heart is there for you . You are in my thoughts and prayers
Love ya
Mart
kellie, joel and mirabella carrara
July 22, 2010
much love, many hugs, thoughtful prayers, and warm memories to you all. we're thinking of your entire family.
Beulah Racicot, Cheryl and Steve Bennett
July 22, 2010
To the Roy Family, we are so very sorry to hear about Bob's passing but he is now in a much better place and free from his suffering. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Just keep all the special thoughts of your loved one in your heart and he will be with you all forever.
July 22, 2010
Dear Jim, Julie, Chris & Tyler,
May fond memories warm your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Valerie Miner
Ella , Kevin Leonard
July 22, 2010
Ellen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugh GalvinIII
July 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charles Kokoras
July 21, 2010
Dear Jim, Julie, Chris & Tyler.
My deepest sympathy to you and the entire family. I know how it is to have a love one pass. You are all in my prayers. If there is anything I can do, please let me know
Charlie Kokoras
July 21, 2010
Miss Sue and Family,
Miss June and I are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care, Love Miss Deb and Miss June
Peter Cheney, Grand Knight
July 21, 2010
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Roy family. You will be in our prayers.
David and Linda Eaton
July 21, 2010
Dear Dot and Family,
Bob was a sweet man whose life was such a lesson to all of us. His love for you and his family showed everywhere. We are so blessed that Brandi and Rob found each other and brought us to your family almost 20 years ago. We have been fortunate to have shared in Bob's life and will think of him often.He has left quite a legacy touching many lives. We are always here for your family. We love you.
Debbie, Bart & Megan
July 21, 2010
All our love and prayers are with you and your family.
July 21, 2010
To all the Roy family - our prayers and warm thoughts are with you all. Your dad was a wonderful man and has raised, with your mother, a beautiful family. God bless you all. Janice and Robert Messer and family, formerly of Bennington
July 21, 2010
To All the Roy Family,
What a model of love and family you have provided. I want you all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with this loss. He knew how much he was loved, and that love and knowledge will help carry you through the next few very difficult days.
Sincerely,
Judy Pennock
Bennington
Eddi Lynn & Kathy Loveland
July 21, 2010
Jim, Julie & Family,
Our thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
July 21, 2010
Dear Mrs. Roy and Family,
Please accept my deep sympathy on your loss. What a wonderful family you and Bob raised. Take comfort in the fact that he suffers no more, and that he is now with our Lord in Heaven.
Warmly,
Helen Burgess Morandi
Lee and Tom Jacobs
July 21, 2010
Jim, Julie and Family:
Please accept our condolences on your Dad's passing. He was a charter member of the Greatest Generation.
Jim Van Orden
July 21, 2010
Rob,
I'm sorry to hear that your Dad has passed on. As we have discussed, it was a wonderful life lived, and you will have many memories of sharing all those years with him. We'll toast to our Dad's when you're back in town.
JIM
Debbie Sheridan
July 21, 2010
Rob
I 'm so sorry for your loss. Words in these times are never enough, I know your family will remember all the good times with your Dad and hopefully be able to laugh in the near future.
LInda Houston
July 21, 2010
Dear Aunt Dot and cousins, he truly was a saint among men. I am so saddened by his loss but I am grateful that he won't have to suffer any longer. Imagine what a wonderful reunion he will share with Memere.
Love, Linda
July 21, 2010
Dear Dorothy and family. We are very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and now is home with God. He is at peace. Hold on to your many memories of good times. He will live in the hearts of all who loved him. Our prayers are with you all. Love, Al and Barb DeLuca
Kaufmann
July 21, 2010
Dear Dot, Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. I don't think I have ever seen such devotion, may the wonderful care and love given Bob give you all peace and eventually joy in wonderful memories.
Sincerely,
Jane and Harry
Autumn Hammond
July 21, 2010
Jim,Julie and family
So sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
July 21, 2010
Dot and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Dot, you were absolutely remarkable with Bob right to the end. He had the best care that anyone could have and that was YOU and your children. GOD bless you all, you did a wonderful job, and now he is HOME.
Linda K. Lewis
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