RUMFORD – Patrice Alfred Roy, 78, of Rumford, passed away at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, on Jan. 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born in Rumford, on Nov. 25, 1942, and was a graduate of Stephens High School (Rumford) in 1960.After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving three years. He was married to his wife, Diane, on Jan. 27, 1968.He worked for more than 33 years as a letter carrier at the United States Postal Service, logging thousands of miles on foot delivering mail in all the seasons Maine had to offer. Pat loved living in western Maine and was a lifetime member of the Rumford Elks, Eagles, American Legion, Snowshoe Club and National Association of Letter Carriers.He had a passion for cooking and was known around town for his “world-famous” meatballs. In retirement, he loved playing golf, cribbage, poker, bumper pool, swimming at Howard Pond and spending time with family and friends. One of the many highlights of his life was meeting and talking to golf legend Jack Nicklaus once at a fundraising event. A picture of the moment still hangs in the family living room next to pictures of his children and grandchildren.He was predeceased by his parents, Maurice and Yvette Roy (Rumford, Maine), sister, Pauline Knoder (Missouri); and Nicole Merrill (Bethel, Maine).He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane, son, Mike Roy (Jill Satalin), grandchildren, Patrick and Madeleine of Syracuse, N.Y.; son, Scott Roy (Omayra) and grandchildren Joanne and Johnpaul of Hollywood, Fla.; Kevin Roy (Tina Radcliffe) of Lewiston; brother, Maurice Roy of Rumford; brother Denis Roy of Bethel, Conn., and several friends of his sons who thought of him as a second father. The family held a small private funeral service on Jan. 29, 2021, at St. Athanasius / St. John Catholic Church in Rumford. The family intends to hold a graveside service and celebration of life in the coming months, as soon as health conditions allow.Arrangements are under the care and direction of S. G. Thibault Funeral Home 250 Penobscot St. Rumford. Please Visit http://www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com to leave heartfelt condolences to Patrice’s family and friends.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to:The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis1095 NW 14th TerraceMiami, FL 33136or atwww.TheBuonicontiFund.com/Roy