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Gerald Roy Obituary

Gerald Roy, 79

Grafton/Canal Winchester OH - Gerald "Frenchie" Roy, 79, of Canal Winchester, OH, formerly of Sainte-Marie-De-Kent, New Brunswick, Leominster and Grafton, MA passed away on Sunday September 12, 2021. He leaves behind a son, Paul Roy and his wife Sarah of Canal Winchester, Ohio and a daughter Brenda Markowski and her husband Mark of Grafton, MA, four grandchildren, Julia Markowski and Grace Markowski of Grafton, MA and Sophia Roy and Zachary Roy of Canal Winchester, Ohio; two brothers Georges and his wife Susan of Windham, NH and Alderice Roy of Sainte-Marie-De-Kent, New Brunswick, along with aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Yolande (Bernard) Roy. He was born and raised in Sainte-Marie-De-Kent, New Brunswick, Canada, a son of the late Edmond and Corrine Roy.

Mr. Roy moved to French Hill in Leominster, MA in the mid-1960's. He worked various jobs including at Colonial Press in Clinton, MA and Courier Printing in Westford, MA for many years. He really enjoyed the simple, but most important things in life. He loved his family, regular visits to New Brunswick, playing cards, music, hockey and especially eating, talking and spending time with his family and the many friends he made throughout his life. He enjoyed meeting new people everywhere he went and everyone who Frenchie met knew Frenchie from then on. He will be missed.

All are welcome to gather with Frenchie's family and friends on Friday Sept 24th, 2021 from 4pm to 7pm at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton MA 01536. Also, all are welcome at the funeral church service at 11am Saturday Sept 25 at St. James Church 89 Main St. South Grafton MA 01560 followed by burial at Fairview Cemetery 380 Providence Road, South Grafton MA 01560.

A Book of Memories to share a special message with Frenchie's family is available online at: www.RoneyFuneralHome.com .

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

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2021.

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Chuck & Ysola Jaillet Holmden

September 19, 2021

So sorry for your loss ,we would like to send our deepest condolences to you Paul and Brenda and your families may your Dad Rest In Peace .....t´ll we meet again

Paul Richard

September 19, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the family. Gerald loved life and everyone he met.

Alberta Milhem

September 19, 2021

Brenda, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. Although I didn´t know him, it was obvious from reading his obituary that he was quite the man, well- loved and respected. Please offer my condolences to your entire family.
I miss seeing you and hope you´re all well
Alberta

Paul&Ida Boucher

September 18, 2021

So sorry to hear about Gerald passing our prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow our love Paul& Ida Boucher Fitchburg Ma.

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11:00 a.m.

St. James Church

89 Main St, South Grafton, MA

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