Obituary
Richard Roy
January 1, 1964-June 5, 2026
Richard was born at Boston City Hospital to Robert and Ann Roy on January 1, 1964. Throughout his life he received care and support from various agencies and caregivers including Mentor Services, Till, Incorporated and Dimock Community Health Center. Richard attended the Till Day Program in Chelsea, MA for many years. He was very helpful there.
He loved to be involved in making or fixing things. He would hand staff the tools they needed for any particular job and was always ready and willing to help.
On December 6, 2021, he moved to the residence at 9 Lockwood Street, Hyde Park, MA operated by the Dimock Community Health Center. Richard was a big race fan and enjoyed watching car races on TV. He also liked reading magazines. He was friends with his housemates and enjoyed spending time with them. Richard enjoyed helping around the house, especially in the kitchen. Richard vacationed every summer at Camp Grotonwood.
Richard would often say to staff members, “I miss you.” Richard will be missed by all those who knew him. May he rest in peace.
Calling hour will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, on Tuesday, June 16th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM.