Jolane F. Roy
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Jolane Frances Roy, 68, of Bedford, NH formerly of Londonderry and Salem NH and Lowell, MA died Tuesday morning, August 24, 2021 at her home after a long illness surrounded by her family.
She was married to James J. Roy with whom she celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on March 9, 2021.
Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Robinson) O'Dowd. She graduated from Keith Hall with the class of 1971 and graduated from University of Lowell with a Bachelor in Arts in English and Education.
Jolane taught English in the Lowell Public Schools at the Dr. An Wang Middle School. She was a mentor for new teachers, and coached for the Knowledge Bowl Team.
She enjoyed reading, and was an avid sportsfan.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, James Jr. and his wife, Ariana Roy of Weare, NH, John Roy of Bedford, NH and Craig Roy of Merrimack, NH; a daughter, Mary Triolo of Las Vegas, NV; three sisters, Karen and her husband, Michael Farnum of Tewksbury, MA, Mary Lou and her husband, John McCarthy of Methuen, MA, and Katherine O'Dowd and her companion, Richard Schultz of Lowell, MA; six granddaughters, Janelle, Isabella, Emaly, and Corynne Roy, Ava and Mia Triolo and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Notice
ROY, Jolane Frances Roy, 68, of Bedford, NH formerly of Londonderry and Salem NH and Lowell, MA. died Aug. 24, 2021. Visiting hours Fri. 4 to 7 P.M. Funeral Sat. at 10am from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 11am at Immaculate Conception Church in Lowell, MA. Burial in Westlawn Cemetery, Lowell. Memorials may be made in her name to the Dr. An Wang Middle School PTO, 365 W. Meadow Rd., Lowell, MA 01854. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com