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Alfred Joseph Roy Alfred J. Roy of Peabody, MA died Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at the Beverly Hospital in Beverly, MA, he was 85. Born on August 1, 1920 in Salem, MA, he was the son of the late Philippe and Marie A. (Paradise) Roy. After Al had gradated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Salem, MA, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard. Al enlisted into the service on September 27, 1939 when he was only nineteen and fought for his country during World War II. He served for more than twenty years until he was discharged on June 30, 1960 in St. Louis, MO. At the time he was discharged, he had attained the rank of Chief Boatswain’s Mate/Chief Petty Officer. After Al had served his duty, he continued to work on the ocean. He worked for 10 years on the research ship Atlantis investigating off the coast of Wood’s Hole, RI. Upon completing his time there, Al joined the Merchant Marines. He patrolled up and down the Mississippi River on fuel barges. Al was an avid sports fan, rooting for the Red Sox and faithfully following the Patriots. He is survived by his long-time companion and friend, Alene Hartigan of Peabody, his brother, Leonard Roy and his wife, Marie of CA, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Louise Root and his brother Robert Roy. Visitation will be held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 from 9 to 10 AM. A graveside service will follow in the VA Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Al’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701-9376. Weir MacCuish Funeral Home (781) 322-0834
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