Raymond Roy

ROY - Raymond G. Roy, 79, a loving Father, Brother, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Uncle, passed away on January 15, 2023 at his residence in Attleboro.

Born in Attleboro on February 16, 1943, Ray was the son of the late Leo T. Roy and the late Louise (Hetu) Roy.

Raymond (Ray) graduated in 1961 from Sacred Heart Academy.

He enlisted into the Navy Seabees in 1961 and served 4 years with tours of duty including extended deployments in Rota, Spain, and McMurdo Station in Antarctica. He was awarded with the Navy Good Conduct Medal, and the Antarctic Service Medal.

He joined the family business Craft, Inc. founded by his father and incorporated in 1950, where he became Vice President of Production for 40 years.

Ray lived in his beloved lake house in Halifax, MA for 36 years where he loved to fish, boat and throw wonderful parties. He loved the water and drove to Plymouth, MA every weekend to watch the boats come in and out at the docks with classic country music always playing on the stereo in his truck.

Ray is survived by his children, daughter Donna (Roy) Arenburg, his son John Roy and son David Roy (predeceased), his sisters Claire (Roy) Constantine and Janet (Roy) Sutherland, and brother Armand Roy. His grandchildren Kayla, Jason, Renée and Matthew, and great grandson Trevor were his pride and joy. Ray is also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family who all knew and loved him as “Uncle Ray”.

Ray’s love for his family, his quiet but ever-present generosity, and big heart were witnessed by all he met. Everyone always had a kind word to say about Ray… He will be missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 4 – 8 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, immediately followed by burial with military honors at St. Stephen’s Cemetery, South Main Street, Attleboro.