David A. Roy

GARDNER - David A. Roy, 66 of 20 Lawrence Street, Gardner, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at home. He was born in Worcester, on August 21, 1952, the son of the late Joseph A and the late Elizabeth (Brouillette) Roy. David graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the class of 1970.  He received his Associates Degree in Business from Fisher College. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  Upon returning from his service he went to work at Brooks Pharmacy as manager.  He worked for Rome Furniture as a manager for 38 years retiring in February of this year. He enjoyed time spent with family, especially his 6 grandkids.  He was an avid fisherman and loved spending summers on Long Lake in Naples-Harrison, Maine in his fishing boat.  He loved playing golf, running, and was turned into a Yankees fan at a young age by Micky Mantle. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Susan (Thompson) Roy; four sons, Christopher A. Roy and his wife Esther of Amherst, NH, Brendan A. Roy and his wife Jamie of New Boston, NH, David T. Roy and his fiancé Ellie Gaston of North Carolina, Michael J. Roy of Nashua, NH; six grandchildren, Gavin Roy, Xavier Roy, Raina Roy, Sadie Roy, Jackson Roy and Maxwell Roy. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 2:30 pm in the Mack Family Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner.  Burial will be private at a later date Calling hours will be held Saturday from 1-2:30 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in David’s memory to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215. For more information or to sign our online guest book please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com. Mack Family Funeral Home – Lamoureux-Smith & Poliks Chapel 105 Central St., Gardner is directing arrangements.