Roland J. "Toots" Roy, 77, of Lawrence died on Sunday July 25, 2010 at his home. Mr Roy was born and raised in Lawrence and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He has lived in Lawrence all of his life. "Toots" served with The US Navy during The Korean War. He worked in construction all of his life and was a member of Local #175.
His family members include his wife, Yvonne (Beaudette) Roy of Lawrence and his children, Cheryl and her husband, Brian Sullivan of Methuen, Susan Misenti of Salem, NH , Cindy and her husband, Steve Lombardi of Salem, NH, William and his wife, Debra Roy of Methuen and David Roy of Salem, NH. He was the father of the late, Robert Roy and also leaves his sister, Claire Desjardins of Salem, NH and 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be on Thursday July 29, 2010 from 4 to 8 pm at The Arthur J. Scott Funeral Home, 298 South Broadway, Lawrence. A Funeral Mass will be on Friday July 30 at 9:00 am in St Patricks Church, Lawrence. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Andover. Memorial contributions may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack Street, Lawrence, Ma. 01843.