Wednesday, December 8, 2021 5:20 am

ROCHESTER - Charles H. "Red" Roy, formerly of Lebanon, Maine, died on Dec. 2, 2021 at the Studley Home in Rochester after a period of failing health.

He was born Feb. 22, 1929 in Springvale, Maine, the son of Henry and Dorothy (Pullen) Roy. He had resided in Lebanon for 62 years previously living in Rochester where he owned and operated Roy's Dairy until 1994. Red attended UNH with a degree in agriculture.

"Red" served in the Air Force during the Korean War as a First Lieutenant and in the National Guard as a pilot. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #1393, the American Legion Post #7 and the Hackle Tackle Club. Charles enjoyed the outdoors; hunting and fishing. He especially liked playing cards with his wife Phyllis.

Members of his family include his wife of 63 years, Phyllis (Hamilton) Roy; sons, Stephen and wife Donna Roy of Milton, Mark Roy of Yarmouth, Maine; grandchildren, Stephen Roy, Jr of Alaska, Stephanie (Roy and husband Cyrus) Esmaeili of Florida; sister, Janice Demeritt of Rochester, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth Roy and sister, Betty Hussey.