Lucille Roy

LUCILLE M. ROY

1943-2026

On April 13, 2026, Lucille Marie (Lachance) Roy, 82, gracefully succumbed to cancer while enveloped in love by her family. She was born on October 1, 1943 in Waterville, Maine to Irenee LaChance and Julienne (Breton) LaChance. Lucille graduated from Winslow High School in 1961, and upon graduation, was employed by New England Telephone as a switchboard operator. She married Paul E. Roy in 1963 and left her career to become a full-time mother. Lucille was a busy Mom of five daughters. She was a constant source of encouragement, love, and support for her girls in all their endeavors. She instilled confidence, raising them to believe in themselves; that they could be and do anything. Honesty was paramount to Lucille and the girls knew ‘the worst thing you can do is lie”. Lucille modeled generosity, kindness, and a giving spirit. She attended all the girls’ activities and sports, of which there were many. She was always there and never failed to be their biggest cheerleader throughout their lives.

Lucille returned to work for New England telephone once the girls were all in school. She was s dispatcher in Waterville, Maine, and later transferred to Bangor, as a Commercial Accounts Customer Service Representative. She moved to Portland to continue in that same capacity and retired from Verizon after a very successful and fulfilling career.

Her extraordinary love was most evident when Lucille became a grandmother. Her grandchildren will tell you there was no better Mem in the world. She had a special and individual bond with each of them. As she did for her daughters, she was present for as many of the grandchildren’s events as possible, whether here in Maine, in New Hampshire, or in Vermont. Mem was their confidant, fellow sports fan, lover of dance, and a baker of banana and zucchini breads for all.

Lucille lived for her family and treasured any and all occasions that brought them together. She loved an adventure, and she especially loved the years the entire family camped together at Kokatosi Campground. Memories of her playing board games, corn hole and bocce are special ones. There was no bigger sports fan than Lucille. She loved them ALL, professional and college, but was particularly partial to the Red Sox, the Boston Bruins, and the New England Patriots. She knew the stats, the players, and the coaches and would often fill in her grandsons on the latest sports news. There was never a DIY project that Lucille wasn’t willing to take on. If you questioned her, she reassured you that she “saw it on HGTV”. She had a tool box that would be the envy of most.

Lucille had a gentle spirit, a light that was felt by all who met and befriended her. She was generous with her heart and with her time. She volunteered in many capacities in her lifetime, but most memorable for the girls were the years she volunteered at St. John’s Catholic School in Winslow. She often worked in the office, served as President of the PTA and chaired multiple fundraising events. In recent years, she volunteered with several of her friends from Verizon by preparing meals for the Ronald McDonald House in Portland.

Lucille leaves behind her five daughters and their families: Renee Roy-DePeter (Tom DePeter), Rachel Spenard (John Spenard), Michelle Roy, Nicole Roy, and Danielle Roy (Mark Michaud). Lucille was a very proud “Mem” to Emilia DePeter, Christopher (Ashley) Spenard, Michelle (Anthony) Boudreau, Phineas Roy-Ollie, Chloe, Jake, and Dylan Tobin, and Jack, George, and Katherine Roy-Becker. It was a special moment this past December when Mem met her first great-grandchild, Caden Spenard. Lucille will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Juliette Akins, as well as by her many beloved nieces and nephews in both the United States and Canada.

Lucille was predeceased in death by her parents, her sisters, Theresa Begin, and Yvette Poulin, as well as, former husband, Paul E. Roy, who remained a lifelong friend.

The family would like to extend an immense thank you to the Hospice of Southern Maine (Andwell). Specifically to Hope, Lindsey, and Kelly who provided incredible care and support to Lucille and the girls. A special and heartfelt thank you to Kim, Lucille’s home hospice nurse. Her personal attention and genuine care for Lucille was exceptional, as was her support for the girls as they provided in-home care for their Mom. Thank you is also extended to the staff at Gosnell Hospice House for the amazing care they provided during Lucille’s final days.

Visiting Hours will be held at Conroy, Tully, Walker Funeral Home at 1024 Broadway in So. Portland, ME, on Friday, May 15 from 4:00-7:00 pm. A Catholic funeral mass to celebrate Lucille’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 16, at St. Maximilian Kolbe at 150 Black Point Rd., in Scarborough, ME. The Mass will be followed by a reception in the church hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends consider donating to those charities that Lucille supported her entire life: Maryknoll Sisters: maryknollsisters.org, Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers: donate.maryknoll.org, and/or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital: stjude.org