Joseph Roger Roy

1936 – 2020

Joseph “Roger” Roy, 84, of Roxbury passed away May 18, 2020. He was born in Lac Megantic, Canada on January 12, 1936. Joseph entered the United States Marine Corps after high school. He was married to Dorene C. Arsenault in 1960. He worked at the Rumford Paper Mill for 40 years. Joseph was a man of faith and a devoted parishioner of St. Theresa’s Parish and Parish of the Holy Savior. He was a member of the Rumford candlepin bowling league and the Rumford Eagles for many years. In his retirement, he liked working with his computers and in his garden. More than anything, Joseph enjoyed being surrounded by his family, playing cribbage, and sharing love and laughter.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Dorene; daughters Janet Slive (husband Joseph Slive) and Debra Roy (husband Paul Pratt); sons Daniel Roy and James Roy; grandchildren Joshua and Rachel Slive and Justin and Rebecca Roy; sisters Paulette and Suzanne; and brothers Rene and Paul. He was predeceased by his parents Leon and Juliette; sisters Laurette and Germaine; and brothers Raymond, Norman, Denis, and Claude.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.