Mildreth Reynolds Roy's Obituary
Mildreth Reynolds Roy passed away peacefully at her home in Mount Dora, Florida on Sunday, August 28, 2011 after a long illness. She was born on February 2, 1924 in Keene, New Hampshire to Edward L. and Theresa H. Reynolds. She was predeceased by her husband, Roland O. Roy, her parents and brother, Edward L. Reynolds. Mildreth was very devoted to her husband, her family and her community. For 35 years, she, her husband and family owned and operated Roy’s Market in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. Mildreth was loved by the small, close knit community. She and Roland lived over the store for many years. With the bus stop right outside, many of the local children would visit the store often and Mildreth looked out for all of them, transferring messages back and forth to the children and their parents. After retiring they moved to Florida. Mrs. Roy is survived by a daughter, Cynthia (David) Perdew of Winter Park, FL; son, Roland O. (Carol) Roy of Cheshire, CT; grandson, Christopher Roy, a student at Fairfield College in CT; sisters, Marjorie R. Taylor of Zephyrhills and Dorothy R. Crawford of Umatilla. Friends were invited to gather at the funeral home chapel on Thursday, Sept 1 from 10:30 until the funeral ceremony start time of 11:00 am. A graveside ceremony will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Jaffrey, NH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Director, Eustis, FL 352-357-4193. Condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook below.Arrangements in New Hampshire are entrusted to Cournoyer Funeral Home, 33 River Street, Jaffrey, NH; 603-532-6484.
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