NORTH JAY – Ryan Roy Franchetti, 21, of North Jay, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Monday, March 27.

He was born in Farmington, Oct. 29, 1984, a son of Stephan and Shelley (Roy) Franchetti. He was a graduate of Jay High School in the Class of 2003 and was attending UMF, majoring in rehabilitation and social services. He was an honor student while working full time at LEAP, Inc.

He acted as a direct care professional and advocate for adults with special needs. He spent many summers working as a counselor at Pine Tree Camp as well as a Special Olympics volunteer. His dream and life’s goal was to assist people with special needs.

He loved his family, jogging and spending time with his friends. His passion for life and his ability to always see the glass “half full” will always be in our hearts. He was a special young man and always made his friends and family proud. He touched all our lives with joy and happiness and never forgot his mother with fresh flowers and a smile. His sense of humor and love of life will be sadly missed.

He is survived by his parents; brother, Derek of North Jay; his paternal grandmother, Beverly Franchetti of Wilton; paternal uncles, Peter and his wife, Jane Franchetti, of East Wilton and their children, Mica, Garrett and Anthony, John Franchetti of Stockton, Calif. and his children, Alyssa, Alex and Thomas and David and his wife, Kary, of Turner; paternal aunt, Betsy and her husband, Jim Harvey, of Millinocket and their son, Adam; his maternal grandmother, Joan Roy of Winslow; paternal aunts, Diane (Roy) and her husband, William Keelan, of Portland, Michelle Roy and her companion, Charlie Dodge, of Buckfield and their children, Amanda and Justin; and paternal uncle, Michael and his wife, Kristin Roy, of Peru, N.Y. and their daughter, Katharine.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Robert Franchetti; maternal grandfather, Honore (Babe) Roy; and a cousin, Travis Strout.