MADAWASKA---Albert Roy passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2011, at Northern Maine Medical Center, Fort Kent, Me. He was born September 11, 1927, in Madawaska, son of Hilaire Roy and Florida (Bosse) Roy. After serving in the Armed Forces, Albert returned to Madawaska. He worked for 20 years at Fraser Paper in different areas. Al worked at the Fraser Credit Union from January, 1950 until retiring as CEO in December, 1989. He will be fondly remembered by the many people he worked with and served at the Credit Union. He served on the Credit Union League Board of Directors and also the National Credit Union Board. In 1983, Al was awarded the League Directors award for Outstanding League Volunteer. Al also served in Community Affairs such as Trustee of the Madawaska Water District; member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Church Council; member of the Madawaska School Board; Rotarian, Legionnaire and past Knight of Columbus. Al was a very humble man who showed kindness to everyone he met. He had the greatest outlook on life. After spending 21 winters in Plant City, FL, he was ready to spend his last retirement years in Maine. Al enjoyed golfing and playing cards. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 63 years, Shirley (Morin) Roy, of Madawaska; son, Ronald, his fiancé Julia Greiwe-Martinez of Elkridge, MD, and his children Alexander of Santa Monica, CA and Chelsea of Elkridge, MD; daughter Debbie, her husband Philip Caron of Madawaska; one sister Sylvia Golman of Southington, CT and his dear brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Roger and Joyce Morin. Al was predeceased by one sister, Geraldine Corriveau.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 28 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Family and friends may call at Lajoie Funeral Home from 6 - 8 p.m. on Sunday. There will be no visiting hours on Monday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund, Northern Maine Medical Center, 194 East Main St., Ft. Kent, ME 04743 or MIZPAH, P.O. Box 216, Grand Isle, ME 04746.
