Wilfrid Victor Roy (“Will” or “Bee”), 77, of Belchertown, MA, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Mercy Medical Center.

Born on April 17, 1948, in Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada, Wilfrid was the son of the late Omer Roy and Rose-Aimée Laterreur. He grew up in Saint-Cyrille-Drummondville and moved to the United States in 1966, where he built a beautiful life with his wife of 53 years, Carole E. Roy.

Wilfrid was a skilled and hardworking carpenter who owned and operated his own business, W Roy Construction, before retiring from Marois Construction in South Hadley.

Family meant everything to him. He was a devoted husband, proud father, and adoring grandfather. In retirement, he fully embraced his role as “Papa,” spending time hiking, bike riding, rollerblading, ice skating, fishing and even tagging along to the town beach, despite not being much of a beachgoer.

He really enjoyed camping with family and friends, and playing his acoustic guitar. Wilfrid will be remembered most for the smile he always wore, especially when surrounded by the people he loved.

He is survived by his beloved wife Carole; sons Remi of West Springfield and Stephen (Heather) of Belchertown; and his cherished grandchildren, Madalyn and Riley, who lit up his world with love and laughter.

He also leaves behind siblings Armand (Marielle), Jean-Yves (Francine), and sisters-in-law Rita, Lise, Colette (Renald) as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was predeceased by siblings Jean-Guy (Marie-Rose), Denise (Clement), Margerette (Bertrand), Cecile (Real), and Alfred.

A special thanks to Emilio, Whitney, and Catherine for the loving care and support they provided with such grace and compassion.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, June 22nd from 1:00–4:00 PM at the Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home, 646 Newton Street. On Monday, June 23rd, family and friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home at 8:30am for a funeral procession to St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown for a 10:00am Funeral Mass. Burial will immediately follow at West Street Cemetery in Granby.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wilfrid’s memory to the Belchertown Senior Center or the American Parkinson’s Disease Association.