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Dorothy Ann
Roy
Aug 7, 1941 — Nov 18, 2021
Dorothy Ann Roy, 80, of Newport, Vermont beloved wife of Francis (Sonny) Roy passed away on November 18, 2021 in Newport. She was born August 7, 1941 in Beebe, Quebec to Wendell and Annette (Fluette) Sheldon.
She was educated in French by the Daughter of Charity of the Sacred Heart in Beebe and in Sherbrooke, Quebec. After obtaining two certificates one in French the other in English, she taught in English in Lennoxville, Lachine, Richmond and Sherbrooke, Quebec.
She married the love of her life on September 28, 1963 and to came to live in Newport. Together they raised four sons: Dan, Kevin, James, and BJ. As their children got a little older she taught adult basic education under the direction of Mrs. Eva Warner. She taught English as a second language to French Canadians and some Germans from Bogner.
She then obtained her real estate license and worked for Roberts Real Estate and then joined her husband at the Roy's Real Estate.
When they retired, they lived in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and spent the summers in Newport and she enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sporting events.
She is survived by her husband and by her children: Daniel Roy and his wife Sarah of Newport, Vermont and James Roy and his wife Sul Yin of Derby, Vermont, by her grandchildren: Nicole, Mitchell, Brett, Tristan, BJ and Noah Roy.
She is also survived by her brother Robert Sheldon and his wife of Beebe, Quebec, her sister in law Monique Herlocker and brother in law Wayne Lantagne and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her parents, her brother Allan Sheldon, sons Kevin and Bradley (BJ), her in laws George & Pauline Roy, Aline & Bud Judd, Marriette Moeykens , sister in law Joette Lantagne, Maryse Rivard, and brother in law Michael Roy.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 191 Clermont Circle, Newport, Vermont 05855. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com . Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, and Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.
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