THOMPSON, CT --- Robert "Jeff" Roy, 54, of Thompson Road, Thompson, died July 13, 2006, in an accident in Thompson.
He was the beloved husband of Brenda (Bibek) Roy. They were married Feb. 24, 1989.
He was born Aug. 19, 1951, in Putnam, son of Georgia (Coolidge) Ballard of Thompson and the late Robert J. Roy. Jeff was employed at Barnes Concrete in Putnam running the sand and gravel operation for the last 28 years.
Jeff was a Vietnam veteran. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971 as a mortar sergeant, stationed in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. In April of 1971 he was awarded a Bronze Star. He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association and the North Grosvenordale American Legion Post 67. He enjoyed woodworking, especially building furniture, and riding motorcycles. He was a life long resident of Thompson, Jeff had a great love for his family and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends especially his twin niece and nephew. He was an avid NASCAR fan and a Jeff Gordon fan.
He leaves, in addition to his wife, Brenda, and mother, Georgia, a daughter, Bethany Roy, of Thompson; a sister, Cindy Roy Martin of Thompson; a stepfather, Clarence Ballard of Thompson; nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service was July 17, 2006, followed by committal prayers and military honors at the Munyan Cemetery, Putnam. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, directed arrangements.
He was the beloved husband of Brenda (Bibek) Roy. They were married Feb. 24, 1989.
He was born Aug. 19, 1951, in Putnam, son of Georgia (Coolidge) Ballard of Thompson and the late Robert J. Roy. Jeff was employed at Barnes Concrete in Putnam running the sand and gravel operation for the last 28 years.
Jeff was a Vietnam veteran. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971 as a mortar sergeant, stationed in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. In April of 1971 he was awarded a Bronze Star. He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association and the North Grosvenordale American Legion Post 67. He enjoyed woodworking, especially building furniture, and riding motorcycles. He was a life long resident of Thompson, Jeff had a great love for his family and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends especially his twin niece and nephew. He was an avid NASCAR fan and a Jeff Gordon fan.
He leaves, in addition to his wife, Brenda, and mother, Georgia, a daughter, Bethany Roy, of Thompson; a sister, Cindy Roy Martin of Thompson; a stepfather, Clarence Ballard of Thompson; nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service was July 17, 2006, followed by committal prayers and military honors at the Munyan Cemetery, Putnam. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, directed arrangements.
THOMPSON, CT --- Robert "Jeff" Roy, 54, of Thompson Road, Thompson, died July 13, 2006, in an accident in Thompson.
He was the beloved husband of Brenda (Bibek) Roy. They were married Feb. 24, 1989.
He was born Aug. 19, 1951, in Putnam, son of Georgia (Coolidge) Ballard of Thompson and the late Robert J. Roy. Jeff was employed at Barnes Concrete in Putnam running the sand and gravel operation for the last 28 years.
Jeff was a Vietnam veteran. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971 as a mortar sergeant, stationed in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. In April of 1971 he was awarded a Bronze Star. He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association and the North Grosvenordale American Legion Post 67. He enjoyed woodworking, especially building furniture, and riding motorcycles. He was a life long resident of Thompson, Jeff had a great love for his family and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends especially his twin niece and nephew. He was an avid NASCAR fan and a Jeff Gordon fan.
He leaves, in addition to his wife, Brenda, and mother, Georgia, a daughter, Bethany Roy, of Thompson; a sister, Cindy Roy Martin of Thompson; a stepfather, Clarence Ballard of Thompson; nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service was July 17, 2006, followed by committal prayers and military honors at the Munyan Cemetery, Putnam. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, directed arrangements.
He was the beloved husband of Brenda (Bibek) Roy. They were married Feb. 24, 1989.
He was born Aug. 19, 1951, in Putnam, son of Georgia (Coolidge) Ballard of Thompson and the late Robert J. Roy. Jeff was employed at Barnes Concrete in Putnam running the sand and gravel operation for the last 28 years.
Jeff was a Vietnam veteran. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971 as a mortar sergeant, stationed in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. In April of 1971 he was awarded a Bronze Star. He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association and the North Grosvenordale American Legion Post 67. He enjoyed woodworking, especially building furniture, and riding motorcycles. He was a life long resident of Thompson, Jeff had a great love for his family and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends especially his twin niece and nephew. He was an avid NASCAR fan and a Jeff Gordon fan.
He leaves, in addition to his wife, Brenda, and mother, Georgia, a daughter, Bethany Roy, of Thompson; a sister, Cindy Roy Martin of Thompson; a stepfather, Clarence Ballard of Thompson; nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service was July 17, 2006, followed by committal prayers and military honors at the Munyan Cemetery, Putnam. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, directed arrangements.
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