1917 – 2013

AUBURN —Emilienne L. Roy, 95, a lifetime resident of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, at the Androscoggin Hospice House. Prior to her death, she lived nearly seven years at Montello Manor.

She was born in Lewiston Oct. 27, 1917, the daughter of the late Francois and Leda (Simoneau) Landry; the 11th child of 15 children. She was predeceased by all 14 of her siblings. She was educated in local schools and on May 30, 1942, she married Laurier Roy, who died Feb. 21, 1969.

Prior to her retirement in 1987, in her early years she was a hairdresser and in her later years she worked in sales at Bell Shop, Zayres and Day’s Jewelry stores. She was a lifelong member of Holy Cross Parish and was active in the churches ladies groups, holding several offices.

She was an avid card player and enjoyed her many friends.

Survivors include a son, Raymond Roy and his wife, Jeannette, of Sun City Center, Fla.; two grandsons, Gary and his wife, Ana, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Jeffrey and his wife, Elizabeth, of Framingham, Mass.; five great-grandchildren, Andres, Amya, Abigail, Owen and Franklin.

You are invited to share your condolences and fond memories with the Roy family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.