Réal O. Roy

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA - Réal O. Roy of Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, passed away on May 25, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on April 11, 1938, in Rumford, Maine, Réal was the son of the late Omer and Mary Louise Roy.

Réal graduated from Boston College, Class of 1960, and remained a devoted fan of his Eagles. He began his professional life in sales at IBM before becoming an entrepreneur. Over the course of his career, Réal built businesses, relationships, and friendships, and through YPO, he traveled the world. With his family, he lived in Weston, Beacon Hill, Jackson Hole, Manhattan, Connecticut and most recently, Manchester-by-the-Sea. However, he was forever connected to his Rumford, Maine roots and French-Canadian heritage.

Joie de vivre permeated his entire life. Hand-in-hand with his beloved Sheila, Réal lived an adventurous, curious, and deeply connected life. He was known for his infinite charm, creativity and his energy, humor, and ability to make people feel included, entertained, and seen.

Above all, Réal loved his family. He will remain forever in the hearts of his wife of 60 years, Sheila Ryan Roy; his sons, Ryan Roy of Los Angeles, CA; Christopher Roy of Lexington, MA; his daughter, Stacey Roy Lai, and her husband, Steven Lai of Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA; and his grandchildren, Galen, Read, Coulson, Edie, Riley, Madeline, Calista, and Addison.

Réal was predeceased by his beloved son Duncan Douglas Roy, and his three brothers Norman, Joseph, and Arthur.

ARRANGEMENTS: His Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 1st, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 62 School St., Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944. Relatives and friends are invited to meet directly at the church. A reception will follow. All are welcome. Assisting the family with the arrangements is O’Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, Danvers. To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.