In Clearwater, Fl Patrick “Pat” died suddenly at the age of 44. Born in Brockton, Patrick was the son of Marilyn (Garrity) Gardner of Ocala, Fl and the late Kenneth Royce. Step son of Ralph Gardner of Ocala, Fl. Father of Katelyn Royce of New Bedford and Patrick Royce Jr of Fla. Brother of Debra Legzdins and her husband James of Berkley, Kim Crawford and her husband Robert of Ocala, Fla and Lynda Bouley of Scituate, Ma. Uncle of Jesse, Maria, Shana, Clayton, Coreylyn and Amanda. Calling hours will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington, Taunton Thursday May 21st from 4-7 pm. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations in Patrick’s memory may be made to the Taunton Animal Shelter, 821 West Water Street, Taunton, Ma, 02780.