Lynford I. Roya

TAMPA, Fla. — Lynford Irving Roya, 94, died Jan. 24, 2013, at Tampa General Hospital.

He was born Nov. 6, 1918, in Calais, Vt., the son of William L. and Lena (Weeks) Roya.

He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy 19th Seabee Construction Battalion.

He worked as a dairy farmer, carpenter and construction superintendent for Wright & Morrissey Construction.

Survivors include three children, Steven Roya, of Pine Island, Bill Roya, of Irasburg, Vt., and Debbie Roya, of Clearwater; his wife, Lucile, of Lecanto; a brother, Cleave Roya, of Barberville; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and stepchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches Inc., P.O. Box 2000, Boys Ranch, FL 32064 or credit/debit card at 800-765-3797.

Cremation services are by Chas E. Davis Funeral Home Inc. in Inverness.