The family announces with great sorrow his passing in Sudbury, Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the age of 81 years. Husband of the late Yvonne (née Dequanne) Deroy. Son of the late Adelard and the late Mariane (née Ranger) Deroy. Beloved father of Suzanne Devost (Erik Hansen), Denise Desbiens (Lucien) both of Levack, Diane Larue (Gary), Robert Deroy (Roberte) both of Chelmsford and Lise Rainville (Paul) of Blezard Valley. Loving brother of Louis (late Angeline), Germaine Dunn (Erik) of Azilda, René (Gloria) of Garson and Victor (late Donna) of Sudbury. Predeceased by his siblings Paul (Doreen of Lilouette, B.C.), Hector, Lilliane Rhéaume (late Yvon), Gérald and Edmé Lalonde (late Roland). Cherished grandfather of Gilles, Robbie, Ronald, Linda, Renée, Lynne, Gilles, Ginette, Melissa, Luc, Donna, Amanda, Christopher, great-grandfather of Jasmine, Kyle, Ginette, Kayla, Savannah, Tritney, Jacob, Alex, Eric, Samuel, Mia, Josh, Rylee, Evelyn, Kabelle, Kory, Kaedan and great-great-grandfather of Olivia. The family expresses their most sincere appreciation to the staff at Extendicare York, especially Craig and Terry, Dr. Kuchtaruk and the staff of the 6th floor at Health Sciences North for their kind and compassionate care. The family will receive relatives and friends at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 4691 RR 15, Chelmsford, Friday, May 8, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel. Donations (by cheque only) to Extendicare York would be appreciated.