Melvin Roy Obituary

Melvin Thomas Roy, 78, of State Street, Plainville, died on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at the Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham. He was the beloved husband of Audrey Marie (Cross) Roy to whom he was married on March 30, 1957.

Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on September 26, 1926, he was a son of the late Leon and Elise (Lavoie) Roy. After his birth, he and his family moved to his parents’ native land of Canada. Mr. Roy was then raised and educated in Canada and served in the Canadian Armed Forces prior to returning to the United States. Upon returning to the United States he served with the United States Army.

For 32 years, Mr. Roy was employed as a cutter and engraver for Creed Rosary. It is there were he met his good friend, Louie Larson, whom they and their families would spend much time together along with another friend, Kenneth Harris.

The three couples would travel often and visited such places as Nashville, Tennessee, Florida, Virginia and Las Vegas as well as day trips to Maine and New Hampshire.

Following his “retirement” he worked for the Highlander Laundry on Elm Street in North Attleboro as an attendant for two years.

Mr. Roy was a “quiet, unassuming, family man”. He would prefer to listen to conversations as opposed to actively participating in them.

He was a longtime communicant of St. Martha’s Church, Plainville where he was also a member of the church bowling league for many years.

He was a volunteer coach for the P.A.L. Little League. A lover of country music, his favorite musicians were Hank Williams and Hank Snow.

Times spent with his grandchildren were treasured and they recall going to the movies and visits to Capron Park with their beloved grandfather.

Mr. Roy enjoyed the Christmas holiday, cookouts, playing cards – especially, poker and cribbage and trips to the former Foxboro Racetrack, Plainridge, Lincoln Park and Foxwoods.

His family will remember his love for sports and watching television especially baseball, hockey and football.

In addition to his wife of 48 years, he leaves five children: Michael R. Roy in California; Catherine J. Buckman of North Attleboro; Gary T. Roy of Plainville; John L. Roy of Plainville and Linda M. Bridges of Mansfield; 14 grandchildren; one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Leonard Roy and Jean Roy.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Funeral Service celebrating his life on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 7:00 PM in the “Commonwealth Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

Following services on Wednesday evening an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of fellowship and refreshment.

Committal services to which relatives and friends are invited will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at 2:00 PM at the North Purchase Cemetery Columbarium, 825 North Main Street, Attleboro. Inurnment will follow in the family niche in the cemetery columbarium.

Visitation will be held prior to the commencement of funeral services on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM in the “Commonwealth Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

Those in need of a ride to visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 for free transportation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Roy’s name may be made to the Community Visiting Nurse Agency, 141 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703, or Maples Nursing Home Activities Fund, 90 Taunton St., Wrentham, MA 02093.

To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit our on-line guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.