Jean-Paul Roy, 79, formerly of Montréal, QC, passed away on Wednesday May 10, 2023 at the Villa Providence in Shediac. Born in Kedgwick, he was the son of the late Réginald and Georgette (Dion) Roy.

He is survived by one son, Rino of Moncton; one grandson, Éric; four sisters: Germaine (Roy) Castonguay of Connecticut, Louise Roy of Ottawa, Solange (Roy) Bouthet (Gerry) of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Denise (Roy) Coulson of Texas; three brothers: Gilles Roy, Charles Roy (Cécile) of St-Hubert, QC, and Romaric Roy of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes; six half-sisters: Marguerite Sullivan (Denis Dugas) of Saint-Quentin, Joyce Sullivan (late Jacques Thibault) of Kedgwick, Suzanne Sullivan (Roger) of Saint-Quentin, Rachel (Roy) LeBlanc of Dieppe, Nicole (Roy) Aubé and Danielle Roy, both of New Brunswick; three half-brothers: Donald Sullivan (Suzanne) of Saint-Quentin, Daniel Sullivan of Bathurst, and Johnny Sullivan of Kedgwick; one half-sister-in-law, Louise Basinet (late Patrick) of Kedgwick; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Blanche LeBlanc of Rogersville; one son, Louis; one half-sister, Suzanne Roy; and one half-brother, Patrick Sullivan.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no visitation and no funeral service. Interment will be in Rogersville parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (858-1900).

Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com