Roy J. Newcombe, 78 of Medford, died Friday after a long illness in the Pine Knoll Nursing Home, Lexington, MA.
Born in Boston, he lived in Medford for the past 7 years and was formerly of Arlington. He was the son of the late Mable R. (Gasson) and Richard Newcombe.
Roy was a Postal Clerk for 35 years at South Postal Annex and retired in 2003.
Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth A. (Gallant) Newcombe. Devoted father of Mark Newcombe and his wife Heidi of CT, Lori DeSantis and her husband Danny of Somerville. Loving grandfather of Dash, Taye, Alyssa and Nicholas.
Visiting hours and interment are private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Roy’s name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.