Leo T. Roy Obituary (1917

Leo T. Roy, 94, of County Street, Attleboro, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed on January 18, 2012 in the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Louise M. Hetu Roy to whom he was married on June 22, 1940 and who passed in 2004. Born in Bromptville, Quebec, Canada on August 18, 1917, he was a son of the late Oliva and Alma Dumas Roy. Leo was educated in Attleboro schools. A toolmaker, he founded Craft, Inc. in Attleboro in 1950, which produces products for a worldwide market and is still owned and operated by his family. He was an avid golfer who was a member at Pawtucket Country Club for over 40 years and at Highland Country Club in Attleboro. Leo enjoyed his craft and spending time with his beloved family members. Leo will always be remembered for his kindness, good deeds to others, and generosity. . Leo is survived by two sons; Armand Roy of Attleboro and Raymond Roy of Halifax, MA, two daughters; Janet Sutherland of Port Charlotte, FL, and Claire Constantine of New Bedford, A brother Maurice Roy of Arizona, and a sister Bertha Nicholson of Attleboro, sixteen grandchildren; Jennifer Jackson of New Bedford, Joseph Constantine of New Bedford, Rachel Emde of Brockton, Theresa Constantine of New Bedford, Karen Taylor of Fairhaven, Angela Constantine of New Bedford, Mary Bernardo of Acushnet, Erica Marcotte of Acushnet, Susan Guido of Newburyport David Constantine of New Bedford, Paul Constantine of New Bedford, Scott Sutherland of Port Charlotte, FL, Donna Arenburg of South Attleboro, John Roy of South Attleboro, Eric Roy of Rehoboth, and Kurt Roy of Attleboro, eighteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the grandfather of the late Lisa Sutherland and the late David Roy. He was the brother of the late Gene Roy, Donat Roy, Armand Roy, Oliver Roy, Roland Roy, and Beatrice Thibert. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, January 23rd at 10 AM in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Coyle Drive, Seekonk, celebrated by Re. Thomas Rita, Pastor. Leo will be laid to rest in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Attleboro. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers and for those wishing to remember Leo in a special way, contributions in his memory may be made to: St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, St. John the Evangelist Church, One St. John's Place, Attleboro, MA 02703-2251