William H. Troy, Jr., 90, of Salem, NH died peacefully Thurs. July 30th at his home surrounded by his family.
Bill was born and educated in Lawrence, MA graduating from Lawrence High School.
He had lived in Salem for 63 years. Bill served in the US Army Air Force during WW II. He had worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator with Merrimack Paving in Groveland, MA.
Bill was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader for Troop 406 in Salem, NH. He played the violin with the Arthur Fielder band and performed minstrel shows for Pack 160. Bill was a member of Mary Queen of Peace Church where he was a member of the church council. He enjoyed time spent with his wife, family and extended family at the summer house in Maine on Lake Moxie. Bill was a hard working man who’s Irish heritage and close family were a source of tremendous pride.
Survived by: His beloved wife of 64 years Laura (Tenero) Troy of Salem, NH
6 Sons: William and his wife Joanne of Waterford, ME
Joseph and his wife Jane of Derry, NH
James and his wife Kathi of Derry, NH
Charles Sr. and his wife Lynda of Weare, NH
Robert of Raymond, NH
Michael and his wife Carol of Barnstead, NH
8 Daughters: Victoria and her husband Stanley Warden of Cape Cod, MA
Margaret “Peggy” and her husband Ronald Stark of Salem, NH
Laura and her husband Albert Chadwick of Derry, NH
Mary “Molly” and her husband James Bell of FL
Elizabeth “Betty” and her husband Michael Playdon of FL
Winifred ”Winnie” and her husband Scott Tilton of Salem, NH
Dorothy “Dottie” and her husband Thomas DeNaro of Derry, NH
Patricia “Tricia” and her husband Barry Pietrantonio of Salem, NH
Brother: John Troy of Atkinson, NH
26 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces and Nephews
Calling Hours are Sun. Aug 2nd from 2-6 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Mon. Aug. 3rd at 10:30 AM at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Salem. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Lawrence, MA.
Memorial Contributions to: American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Dr. , Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110.