ROCHESTER - Theresa A. Roy, 76 died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.
She was born Oct. 4, 1943 in Dover the daughter of Lionel and Mary Jane (Moreau) Rouleau and has resided in this area all of her life.
Theresa graduated from St. Mary High School in 1961. She married the love of her life, Raymond Roy Sr., on June 6, 1964. Though she worked several jobs during her life for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Dover Jr. High School, Christine's Hallmark, Cardinals Restaurant, Cranberries Restaurant, Sherwin Williams and Ross Furniture, her favorite years were those staying home to care for her five children.
Members of her family include her five children, Vickie (and Don Parker) Gagnon of Barrington, Tina (and Jason) Howard of Strafford, Raymond Roy, Jr. of Rochester, Jennifer (and Matt) Gilman of Alfred, Maine and Erik (& Aimee) Roy of Dover; nine grandchildren, Brendon (and Courtney) McGrath, Joshua (and Connie) Gagnon, Jacob Howard, Joshua (and Aislinn) Howard, Jonah Howard, Julianna Howard, Sophie, Roy, Colby Roy and Nikki-Anne Healey; three great grandchildren; her brother, Armand (and Norma) Rouleau of Texas; sisters-in-law, Marie (and Walter) Kelly, Irene Thyng and Rachel LaFountain; and many beloved nieces, nephew and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Roy, Sr., her sister, Jeannette Shelanskey and two granddaughters, Jessie Howard and Jordan Howard.
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