Normand A. Roy

Normand A. Roy obituary, Venice, MA

Normand A. Roy

Normand Roy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 20, 2010.
VENICE, FL - Normand A. Roy, Ret. NB Police Officer, of Venice, FL, August 3, 2009, age 85, of colon cancer.

Beloved husband of 61 years to Claire Vertefeuille, revered father to Judith and Richard DeVito of Columbia, MD, Daniel and Angela Roy of Bedford, NH, Tricia and Sameh Youssef, and David and Tara Roy of Fairhaven, MA.; and 7 grandchildren.

Born in Acushnet, MA, youngest of four brothers, two sisters (all deceased), and survived by younger sister, Lorraine and Myron Teeter, of Apple Valley, CA.

Memorial Mass Our Lady of Fatima, New Bedford, MA and Inurnment, Cedar Knoll Cemetery, Taunton, MA, 2010 Dates TBA.

WWII US Navy veteran, Coxswain USS Cable, WWII Victory & Asiatic-Pacific Medals; VFW Member. Lifelong carpenter/furniture maker, joined NBPD in 1954, 25 yrs. (ret). Sportsman (hunting, fishing) and athlete, "Lefty" was an outstanding baseball player (scouted by NY Yankees farm club) in NB Twilight Leagues of post-WWII; Police Bowling leagues; an avid golfer; single/doubles park tennis player. Last, but not least, local ice hockey legend of Sassaquin Pond, "Mr. Roy" aka "Chief," was #9 for Sassaquin Pharmacy, Lum's, Dunkin' Donuts, Red Raiders and New Bedford Whalers (Tournament) Old-Timers teams.

With quiet strength and integrity, he lived his whole life in NB area until 1985, moving to Port Charlotte, then Venice, FL, remaining active in golf, billiards, and with comedic/chorus groups entertaining local senior communities.

Donations in his memory can be made to The Salvation Army and Tidewell Hospice Center of Sarasota, FL.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Tricia Roy-Youssef

June 28, 2010

We extend our thanks and love to you, our friends and family: you've warmed us with memories, encouraged us with prayer, and touched us with compassion over these past months. Avec paix et amour à tous, Tricia

Judith DeVito

June 20, 2010

Today, on Father's Day, we remember you with love, Dad. You taught us resilience and strength to meet the challenges of life - thank you.

We miss you,
Judy (Roy) DeVito

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