Royce C Root

Royce C. Root “Roy”, 76, formerly of Clarendon, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at his home surrounded by family after a short illness. He was born in Albion, NY the son of William and Hazel Root and has been a lifetime resident of this area. Shortly after graduating high school he went to work for Sylvania in Batavia, and then onto Eastman Kodak for over 25 years before retiring. Royce was a Founding member of the former investment Club of Holley, and enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He was a lifelong and active member of the Disciples United Methodist Church of Holley.

He is survived by his wife Karen; 3 daughters, Joyce (Bill) Curtis of Florida, Pam (Art) Knab of Albion, Denise (Steve) Ruf of Holley; 4 Stepdaughters, Lisa (Dean) Waldron of Oakfield, Michelle (Joe) Hoover of Pennsylvania, Kimberly (Brian) Walczak of Elba, Danielle (Brian) Brinkman of Elba; 12 Grandchildren; 3 Great Granddaughters; Cousins and many friends.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from 6-9pm at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, 39 Geddes St. Holley. Funeral services will be on Wednesday at 11:00am at Disciples United Methodist Church in Holley. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Church. A special thank you to Lifetime Care, Hospice of Rochester.