LEWISTON – Marcel J. Roy, 89, formerly of 30 Perley St. in Lewiston, and a resident of Marshwood Nursing Home for the past three years, died on Tuesday, March 13, at Central Maine Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Born in Lewiston on August 11, 1917, He was the eldest son of Francois and Eva Moreau Roy. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Lewiston High School. In later years, he attended the U.M., Augusta.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was an active member in his community. He was employed for 40 years at Bath Iron Works as a marine electrician and also worked in the planning department. He taught C.C.D. at St. Joseph’s School. He is well known for being a founding member of the Auburn Serenity Group, where he was an active member for more than 40 years.

He is survived by his three children, Gerald Roy, Dorothy Roy, and Judith Sardella; two sisters, Paulette Westleigh and Monique Simpson; eight grandchildren, Nancy Broderick, Michael Roy, Steven Roy, Mark Sardella, David Sardella, Amanda Sardella, Katie Sardella, and Nicholas Rancourt; and five great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, the former Rose Marie Wheeler, who passed away in 2002; and his siblings, Roger Roy, Laurier Roy, and Georgette Smith predeceased him.