Vivian D. Roy, 94, formerly of Woonsocket died Tuesday December 6, 2022 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was the loving wife of the late Roger N. Roy. They were married in May 1960 and shared 20 years until Roger’s untimely passing in February of 1980.
Born and raised in Woonsocket she was a daughter of the late Emile and Florina (Jacob) Mandeville. She was a lifelong resident of Woonsocket. In recent years Vivian relocated to Myrtle Beach and lived there with her family.
In her younger years Vivian was employed at ITT Royal Electrical.
Vivian was a longtime communicant of St. Agatha’s parish and volunteered for numerous activities at the parish. She also volunteered at Bernon Heights Elementary School. She was a member of the Royal Travelers. She enjoyed playing volleyball at the YWCA.
Vivian will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Vivian is survived by her son Thomas Roy of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and her grandchildren Brianna, Alysha and Jared and great-grandchildren Damion and Gabriel. She was the mother of the late Roger E. Roy who passed away in 2013. She was the sister of the late Camille, James, Emile, Robert and Yvette Mandeville, Simone Goudreau, Florence Belisle and Lucille Guilbault. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and their families.
Her funeral will be Thursday December 15th at 9:00 am from the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Agatha’s Church, Joffre St. Woonsocket. Burial will follow in St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery, Bellingham. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.
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