FARMINGTON — Della A. Roy, 64, of Kyesland Avenue, Jay, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, late Friday evening, Jan. 6, at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, where she had been a patient for the past three days.

She was born on June 28, 1947, in Strong, the daughter of Warren and Barbara (Crocker) Lovejoy. Della attended Anson Academy in North Anson.

On Dec. 10, 1973, at the Eaton Memorial Methodist Church in Livermore Falls, she married her husband of 38 years, Gregory J. Roy of Jay. Della devoted her life to her husband and family. She was a loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and always put others needs before her own. Although Della had battled cancer for the past 11 years, her family said her strength to continue on and be strong for them was remarkable; her love and dedication to them will never be forgotten.

She was a member of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Della enjoyed watching birds, animals, donating to organizations, but especially time spent with her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Greg Roy, of Jay; her children, Melinda Soucy and her husband, Roger Soucy Jr., of Livermore, Richard Lewis and his wife, Amy, of Livermore Falls, Angelina Roy of Jay, and Christopher Roy and his fiancée, Kattie Gould, of Livermore Falls; grandchildren, Gregory Lewis and his companion, Katie Skidgell, Haley Soucy and companion, Michael Langlin, Dakota Lewis, Pamela Gould, Brianna Gould and Joshua Strout; her great-granddaughter, Kilee Lewis; three brothers, Dennis Lovejoy of Kingfield, Lester Lovejoy of West New Portland, and Ricky Lovejoy of Kingfield; her sister, Cindy Rogers and her husband, Gary, of Solon; brother-in-law, Gary Roy of Jay; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents.

Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.