William J. Roy
Retired Postal Clerk
William J. Roy, 99, a lifelong resident of the City, died September 2, 2015, in Lowell surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, July 17, 1916, the son of the late Joseph G. and the late Margaret F. (McAleer) Roy, he was a parishioner of the former St. Jean the Baptiste Church in Lowell.
Bill attended St. Joseph’s Grammar School and was a graduate of Lowell High School in the Class of 1933. Prior to his retirement, he was a Postal Clerk for over 33 years with the U.S. Postal Service. Working at the post office, he got great pleasure using his foreign language skills to help customers with their postal needs. As a postal employee, during WW II, he also translated documents for the US military. During his retirement, he devoted his time to his beloved garden. He designed flowerbeds and pathways to create lovely garden rooms. Bill was a member of the Poor Clare’s and AARP, he was also a member of the retired Federal Postal Workers Association. Bill is survived by many nieces and nephews, among them Susan (Lowell) Williams and her husband Lionel of Carlisle; and a grandnephew Jeffrey C. Williams of Lowell. He was also the brother of the late Madeline G. Roy, the late Rita E. Lowell and the late Robert D. Roy. At his request, Bill’s Funeral Services were private. E-condolences at odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to Perkins School For the Blind, 175 North Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – (978 or 866)458-8768.
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