Roy L. Franklin

Roy was born in his parent’s home in Preston on September 4, 1935, the son of Claude and Mildred (Darling) Franklin. He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Lucy Law, Lola Bouse and Frances Franklin and nephew Leonard Franklin.

Roy is survived by his significant other of 35 years Judith Harrington, children Dale (Pam) Franklin, Donna (Martin) Morse, Deborah (Ronald) Myers and Douglas (Karen) Franklin. Also surviving are his grandchildren Doug (Theresa) Murray, Alisha (Toby) Franklin, Brandie (Eric) Warren, Ashley (Edwin) Shaw, Bryce Bauder, Michelle Franklin, Christopher Franklin, Max (Laurabelle) Morse, Kerstin (Kyle) Leigh, Keagan (Mia) Franklin as well as 13 beloved great grandchildren with one on the way and his many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Roy is also survived by his best friend James (Carol) Golden and his haying buddies David (Irma) Petley. Thanks for being friends throughout his life.

Roy loved his family and friends. He graduated from Norwich High School in 1953. He was a farmer working on a family farm. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Preston fire Dept. and served on the Board of Commissioners of the Fire Dept. After retiring from farming, he was town Supervisor for Preston from 1972-1980, Co-owner of the Halfway House and bartender at Hand’s Inn. He retired from working in maintenance at CWS in 1997. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing cards and taking your money. When he was not working, he could be found snowmobiling or bowling on the Tuesday night Town & Country bowling league in Norwich.

Above all else his favorite past time was being on a tractor in the woods. ONCE A FARMER ALWAYS A FARMER.

A Memorial service for Roy will be held on Wednesday, August 9, at Noon from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will be in the J.D. Lewis Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions to the J.D. Lewis Cemetery, PO Box 54, Norwich, NY 13815