Obituaries

Bernard Eugene Roy, age 94, died on April 30, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault where he received excellent care from all the staff. He was born November 23, 1930, at home on Sugar Island, Michigan, to Norbert and Marie (LaCoy) Roy.

Bernard grew up on Sugar Island helping with the family farm, He joined the United States Navy where he received his high school diploma. While serving in the Navy he earned the Navy Unit Commendation Award serving in WWII and Korean War. In civilian life he worked as a millwright at a scrap Magnimet Steel Recycling Plant crushing metal for recycling.

Bernard was a proud member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. He enjoyed cutting grass and donated hours in the summers mowing grass at Maple Ridge Cemetery. His hobby was finding rocks large and small, having quite a rare collection of beautiful rocks. He was a proud family man who loved his grandchildren. He wanted to pass on his work ethic and love of the island. He was always willing to help others out.

Bernard is survived by daughters, Bonnie (Ron) McKerchie, Kellie Parker; sons, Michael Roy, Robin Roy; grandchildren, Eric Sr. (Kami), Robbie Roy, Phillip (Stephanie), Matt, Kathleen, Bernie; great-grandchildren, Eric McKerchie Jr., Tyler McKerchie, Addison Roy, Chloe Roy, Hailey Roy, Kole, Roy, Alec Roy and Geoffrey Roy; great-great grandchildren, Mallorie McKerchie and Morgan McKerchie; sisters, Doreen Brunet (Tom) and Georgine McKenzie; and niece Nicole (Wesley) Gregg.

Bernard was proceeded in death by his wife, Marjorie Roy; parents, Norbert Sr. and Marie Roy; grandsons, Ron McKerchie Jr. and David Roy; sisters, Harriette and Mildred; and brothers, Norbert Roy Jr. and Alfred Roy.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Sugar Island Community Center, 6401 E. 1-1/2 Mile Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.