Everett R. Roy

He was born in Rumford on March 2, 1927 a son of Peter and Katherine (Roy) Roy.

He served in the US Army during WWII.

Everett married Barbara Canwell on July 2, 1949 and together they celebrated 57 years of marriage. She passed away on August 15, 2006.

He was employed for many years with Diamond Match Co. in Dixfield.

Everett was very family oriented. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. He was very proud of all of the grandchildren’s accomplishments in sports and in life in general.

He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and four wheeling. Everett also enjoyed telling stories about all of his trips to the lake and in the woods.

He always had a kind word for everyone and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

Surviving are his four children, Bonnie K. Johnson and husband Stephen of Gray, Robert J. Roy and wife Tina of Mexico, Lori Ann Roy and companion Bill of Mexico, and Darin Roy and wife Katrina of Mexico; five grandchildren, Joe Bedard, Andy Bedard, Tara Roy, Evrit Roy, and Egan Roy; six great grandchildren, Zack and Kassi Burgess, Kylie and Will Bedard, and Kaden and Olivia Bedard; three sisters, Vangeline Humphrey of California, Jeannette Carr of Florida, and Lillian Miller of Wilton, Maine; and three brothers, Albert Roy and wife Jane of Texas, Roy Roy and wife Nancy of NH, and Peter Roy and wife Theresa of Florida; and his longtime companion Mildred Dresser.

He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Barbara, and three brothers, Edmond, Lawrence and Aimee.

Everett will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him, but his stories will live on forever.

A Celebration and Benefit will be held from 12 to 6 pm Saturday October 22, 2011 at the Rumford Eagles.