Lionel R. Roy, 81, of Berlin, passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2017 at his home. He was born in Berlin, NH on September 9, 1935 the son of the late Moses and Josephine (Demers) Roy and was a lifelong resident. He had been employed by the City of Berlin Public Works Department for 47 years, retiring in 1997. Lionel was a member of Good Shepherd Parish and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Family members include his wife of 62 years Beverly (Ross) Roy of Berlin, NH; sons Robert Roy and his wife Nancy of Otisfield, ME and Richard Roy and wife Cathy of East Ryegate, VT; daughters Catherine Rouleau and husband Jerry of West Milan, NH, Sue Ladd of Manchester, NH and Mary Dakin of Canton, ME; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brothers Roland Roy, Alcide Roy and Maurice Roy all of Berlin, NH; sister Yvette Parent of Berlin, NH; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his daughter Debbie Roy and by siblings Lucien Roy, Rene Roy, Annette Chauvette, Doris Roberge and Rita Gagnon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday June 26, 2017 at 10 AM at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. Interment will be in the St. Kieran Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Donations in his memory may be made to the Good Shepherd Parish Memorial Fund, 151 Emery St., Berlin, NH, 03570. The Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.