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Paul Roy Obituary
Paul Jay Roy, age 65, lifelong resident of Soudan died of cancer on May 13, 2025 at home, with his family by his side.
Paul was born October 4, 1959 in Soudan, the son of Jay and Donna (Causin) Roy and was a graduate of Tower-Soudan High School. He married Lynn "Toody" Meehan on June 4, 1984.
He started working for Vermilion Golden Rule Lumber in 1977 and later purchased the business. Paul was employed by ISD 2142 as a bus driver, working in that capacity for 35 years. He was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church, where he snow-plowed, served on the Parish Council and was an usher. Paul was an avid snowmobiler, fisherman, 4-wheeler rider, and hunter. He enjoyed ricing and processing, making maple syrup, and going on "adventures".
Paul is survived by his wife: Toody; daughters: Patricia Roy of South Carolina and Ashley (Scott) Clausen of North Dakota; and son: Bradley (Clara) Roy of Soudan; Siblings: Pam Hill of Soudan and Mark (Sue) Roy of Georgia; grandson: Easton Clausen; Niece: Samantha (Andrew) Roy; extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by daughter in infancy: Christina Roy; mother: Donna Roy; nephew: Daniel Roy; and brother-in-law: Jim Hill.
The Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tower. Reverend Father Beau Braun will be the celebrant. A gathering time for family and friends will begin one hour prior to the mass. Inurnment will take place in the Lakeview Cemetery in Tower.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and may be directed to Essentia East Range Hospice Team.
Family services provided by Bauman-Vermilion, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Tower. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.
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