WINSLOW – Richard D. Roy, 97, of Winslow, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2022, at Maine

Veterans Home in Augusta. Richard was born to Alire and Leonie Roy in Waterville on Nov. 15, 1924. He graduated from Waterville High School and attended one year at University of Maine College in Brunswick for mechanical engineering.

Richard married Jeannette Irene Brousseau on Nov. 20, 1948. He worked for 40 years as a machinist at the Hollingsworth Whitney Company, later known as Scott Paper Company.

Richard served in the Army from 1943 to 1946. He was in Company C 248th Engineer Combat Battalion. He served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received the good conduct army victory medals, 4 Battle Stars European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign, Meritorious Service and American Theater Ribbons.

Richard loved carpentry work. He was very skilled and could make anything. He also enjoyed taking care of the yard, music, singing and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He was always happy, smiling and loved to have a good laugh, which was contagious. He was a loving husband and father.

Richard was predeceased by his parents Leonie and Alire Roy; a sister, Vernette Grenier, a brother, Alire Jr.; and granddaughter, Kayla Jessie Brown.

Survivors include his wife, Jeannette, of 73 years of the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta; daughters Nancy J. Roy of Cummings, Ga. and her daughter Tammy Kennedy; Doreen A. Roy

of Winslow, Lisa M. Silva and husband Joseph T. Silva of Fayette, two sons, David R. Roy and wife Cathie Roy of Meridianville, Ala., and Brian M. Roy of Portland; grandchildren Travis Bickford and wife Lily Baker, Heather Bickford, Kaitlin Bickford, Melissa A. Hayden and husband Ryan Hayden, Kyle F. Brown, Christopher D. Brown; and great-grandchildren Gavyn and Emma Hayden, Winter Merkens and Brooks Schroeder.

The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the staff of the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta, for the excellent care, support, and love they have shown “Double R” and his family. A special thanks to the following staff: Jen, Marissa, Julie, Kim, Megan, Cindy, Mona and Cierra.

At his request, there will be no visiting hours. A private graveside service will be held.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallants Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com

In lieu of flowers,

donations may be made to the Resident Activities Fund at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta.

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