Mr. Roy E. Daigle, a longtime resident of Lawrence and beloved husband of Jean (Cote) Daigle, passed away at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He was 86 years old.
Born in Van Buren, Maine, on December 25, 1936, he was the beloved son of the late Gene and Aurore (Beaulieu) Daigle. Mr. Daigle was employed by Eastern Tank as a Spray Painter, for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening around his home, watching western movies and hunting in Maine. Roy also loved to go out to eat at many restaurants and could fix anything. He will be dearly missed.
Besides his beloved wife, Jean, Roy is survived by his loving daughter and her husband; Diane J. Daigle and Anthony C. Danna of Methuen, brother; John 'JD' Daigle and his wife Diane of Tennessee, sisters-in-law; Pauline Daigle and Nancy Daigle, both of New Hampshire and many nieces and nephews. He was also the father of the late Kevin D. Daigle and brother of the late Janet, Joanne, Richard, James, Reed and Harold 'Bidou'.
His funeral service will be celebrated in the chapel at the West Parish Garden Cemetery, 129 Reservation Road, Andover on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 1:30 PM. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Calling hours will be held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, on Wednesday, prior to the service, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Interment will be held in the West Parish Garden Cemetery. Donations in Roy's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.