Russell Roy

Russell Roy, 79, of Weathersfield, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, at his home. He was born June 13, 1959, in Claremont, the son of Elmer and Evelyn (Valley) Roy.

He attended Springfield High School and graduated in 1956. He and his wife remained active in the affairs of the Class of ’56. After graduation, Russell served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 to 1958. He then went on to work in the area machine tool industry for years at Pratt & Whitney, and for 23 years at Jones, Lamson & Co.

On June 13, 1959, on his 21st birthday, Russell married his high school sweetheart, Betty Lou Partridge. The two remained devoted to each other for the next 58 years.

Russell loved his family, and enjoyed spending time with them; especially giving them a “hard time.” He was also very involved in the raising, training and racing of standardbred trotting horses. He competed at many regional fairs, Saratoga Raceway and Plainridge Raceway. His involvement in horse racing also included a long-time membership in the U.S. Trotting Association. Russell was also an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. advertisement

Russell is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Lou Roy of Weathersfield. He also leaves behind a brother, James Roy and his wife Gwen, of Tequesta, Florida; two sisters, Hazel Roy of Claremont and Sharon Kramer of Sarasota, Florida; a daughter, Deanna Ballek and her husband Frank of Hartley, Delaware; two sons, Michael Roy of Baltimore, Vermont and Joseph Roy and his wife Jackie, of Springfield, Vermont; five grandsons, Samuel Lau, Benjamin Lau and his fiancee Alexx, Jesse Roy and his fiancee Rochelle, Brady Roy, Justin Roy, and one great-grandson, Kahn Lau.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be made in Russell’s memory to the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Association of VT & NH at www.vnhcare.org or P.O. Box 881, Brattleboro, VT 05302. The Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vermont has been entrusted with arrangements.

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