Daniel T. Roy

CORYLAND- Daniel T. Roy, 51, of Coryland, PA, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Dan was the loving husband of Naomi J. (Deery) Roy. The couple married August 7, 1976 and had 32 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. A time of reflection and tribute will follow the viewing at 8:00 PM with Pastor Jonathan Stanley officiating. On Thursday, October 16, 2008 there will be another viewing from 10-11 AM at the Coryland Church, beyond the crossroads in Coryland, PA. The funeral service to honor Dan's life will be held after the viewing at 11:00 AM on Thursday at the church with Pastor Myra Goss officiating and Pastors Bill Bardow and Jonathan Stanley assisting. Burial will follow the service in Coryland Cemetery. Dan was born on February 18, 1957 in Elmira, NY son of the late Lewis E. Roy and Velma L. (Watson) Roy Beach of Gillett, PA. He was a 1975 Troy High School graduate, and received an Associates Degree in Ornamental Horticulture from W.A.C.C. Dan's true passion in life was flowers; he was a floral designer for various flower shops in the area and several large wholesale flower houses along the east coast. He even studied flower design in Holland and received a Dutch Masters Certificate, and also was awarded the titles of Master Florist and Master Designer from FTD. In the last few years Dan was self-employed, having Roy's Flowers and Greenhouse at his home in Coryland. Dan was a member of Sylvania Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder, youth leader, worship and music leader, and was involved in the Steven Ministry. He was a former member and still attended Coryland Church. Dan is survived by his wife Naomi, his mother Velma, his children Brennon D. (Tabitha) Roy, Sarah E. Roy, Osiana P. Roy, and Avilon G. Roy, all of Coryland, grandchildren Morgan Jean and Kylee Maree Roy, Timothy White and Kathryne White of Mansfield, brothers Dean (Linda) Roy of Roy, UT and Darrell (Julie) Roy of Gillett, sisters Denise (Jay) Malin of Grottoes, VA. Dan's extended family includes Connie and Walter Beers, Deborah and Larry Eighmey, Cindy and Kelly Oldroyd, Doug and Karen Beach, along with many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many good friends. Dan was preceded in death by his father, his brother David Roy and his sister Dawn Roy. Contributions may be made to the Sylvania Presbyterian Church Benevolence Fund, PO Box 84, Sylvania, PA 16945 or to Coryland Church Benevolence Fund, RR 3 Box 38C, Columbia Crossroads, PA 16914.