CLIFTON – Frederic Charles Roy Sr., 56, died May 12, 2004, at a Bangor hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born March 27, 1948, in Milo, the son of Robert and Winnifred (Dow) Roy. Rick served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Thomas O’Connor and Airline Farms. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, American Legion and the Harley Davidson Owners Group. He loved flying his own plane. Survivors include his loving wife, Ruth (Pinkham) Roy of Clifton; a son, Frederic C. Roy Jr. and companion, Yvonne, of Augusta; daughters, Sara Richartz and husband, Woody, of Virginia Beach, Va., Sandra Erma Smullen and husband, Matthew, of Clifton, Megan Roy of Clifton; four grandchildren, Madison Richartz, Zachary Smullen, Darcy and Sabrina Wilkins; three brothers, Philip Roy and wife, Sandra, of Palm Springs, Calif., Anthony Roy of Eddington, James Roy of Holden; many nieces, nephews, cousins and life-long friends including a very special and close friend, Red Hodgins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert Joseph and Robert Michael Roy. A celebration honoring Rick’s life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2004, at 235 Airline Road, Clifton, with Pastor Gerry Dill officiating. A motorcycle procession will leave Clifton following the service. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to the National Kidney Foundation of Maine, P.O. Box 1134, Portland, ME 04104-1134. Arrangements are by Foley Funeral Service, Bangor. “With oceans of love and a kiss on every wave.”
FREDERIC ‘RICK’ ROY SR.
