Raoul “Roy” L. Prince of Manchester, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 25, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Manchester, NH, he was the son of Raoul A. and Irene (Vachon) Prince.
Roy was a proud graduate of Manchester High School Central, Class of 1947. He attended St. Anselm’s College.
He served US Air Force from January 1951 to November 1954
After an honorable discharge form the Air Force, Roy went to work for his dad at Roy Prince Motor Company eventually taking over the business selling Packards, Edsels, and used cars.
He held a membership in the Packard International Motor Car Club, Member of American Legion Post 79 and volunteered as a caretaker at Wagner Park.
He was predeceased by his wife Sylvia (Dery) in 2003 after 48 years of marriage.
Family members include a daughter, Celeste Ludwig and her husband Ronald, and son a Greg Prince and his wife Teresa; four grandchildren that he truly cherished, Kurt Ludwig, Karl Ludwig, Jordan Osgood and her husband Cory, and Hannah Prince; four beautiful great- grandchildren who brought him such happiness, Reagan, Haley, Evan, and Anthony. Roy leaves behind a sister, Jeannine Forbes and two nieces Stephanie Forbes and Kim (Forbes) McKean; and many cousins.
A memorial reception will take place on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 10 am to 12 pm at J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home. A prayer service will take place at 11:30 am during the reception.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Hospice Services VNA and Amada Senior Care for the exceptional care and compassion as they cared for Roy.
In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Services VNA, 1070 Holt Ave, Suite 1400, Manchester, NH 03109.