Roy loved helping others. Working on Habitat for Humanity homes and helping his son to build a home brought him great joy. He built homes for several family and friends and found a passion in building boats, including his own lobster fishing boats

. He enjoyed working on the water, hunting, salmon fishing, lobster fishing and worked over 40 years as a Longshoreman. Roy was an active member of St. Rose of Lima Church and was involved in the Denis Morris Community Centre.