Richard A. Roy, 62, of Derry, NH, passed away peacefully on Monday July 14, 2025 at his brother’s home in Lee, NH. He was born on July 15, 1962 in Methuen, MA, a son of Gloria (Levesque) Roy. He was a resident of Derry for over 30 years, formerly living in Massachusetts. Richard was a hard worker with a special talent for woodworking. He loved to tinker with wood projects, making many things for his family. Richard also loved to cook. He enjoyed fishing, making art and was a History buff. Richard also will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, which he kept to the very end. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and will be forever in the hearts of his loved ones.
He is survived by his two sisters, Gail M. Roy and husband Joel Fries, and Patricia Comerford and husband Sean; his two brothers, Alan Roy and Robert Roy; one nephew, Tim Comerford and wife Liya and one niece, Tamra Sampson and husband Connor.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a private graveside service for family will be held in the Pillsbury Cemetery, Londonderry at a later date.
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I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still;
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's Will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth--
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!