- Date Of Birth: November 3, 1939
- Date Of Death: February 10, 2023
- State: Maine
West Bath- Weldon D. Roye, 83 of Beaver Brook Road, died Friday, February 10, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Meridian Texas on November 3rd, 1939, a son of Harrison R. and Glenna A. (Green) Roye. He graduated from Idalou High School and joined the Navy soon after, serving the country he loved for 20 years. While serving, he met Doris E. Albanese and they married on May 21st 1960. He traveled throughout the world with his wife and family during his naval career. His final tour of duty landed him at Brunswick Naval Air Station where he retired in 1977.
He continued his education and received a bachelor’s degree from New Hampshire College. He went to work for Bath Iron Works in the Electric department retiring after 18 years. Upon retiring he and Doris moved to Cape Coral Florida and spent 20 years enjoying life. In 2015 they returned to Maine to be with family.
Weldon was a member of the Elks Club in Cape Coral. He enjoyed a challenging crossword puzzle, kept up to date on current events, and wore out the mute button on his remote whenever Geraldo would comment. Most of all Weldon cherished time spent with his family.
He was predeceased by his wife Doris E. Roye on March 25, 2017, a son Lorin K. Roye in 1984, and four sisters and four brothers.
He is survived by his son Mark A. Roye of Richmond, his daughter Dorinda A. Roye of West Bath, a sister Lanelle Beer of North Carolina, four grandchildren, Amber Herzog and her husband Derek, Kayla Roye-White, Melissa Young Roye and Jade A. Earl, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
