East Corinth, VT- Roy Adams Olsen, 62, died at his home surrounded by his family on August 25, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Manhattan, NY on August 30, 1945, the son of Hugh and Dr. Frances (Adams) Olsen. His early years were spent on Staten Island, NY and Philadelphia, PA. In 1958, the family moved to East Corinth where Roy attended Bradford Academy and graduated from Stowe Preparatory School in Stowe, VT in 1963. He attended Vermont Technical College in Randolph, VT and the University of Vermont. He worked at the John Williams Chicken Farm and at Pierson s Service Station prior to opening Olsen s TV in East Corinth and later in Bradford. He built and operated the cable TV system in East Corinth for 34 years. He also worked for The TV Guy in Woodsville, NH and P.E. Fletcher in Nashua, NH. In later years he was employed by Bombardier in Barre, VT and IBM in Williston, VT. On December 9, 1972, he was married to Lillian Ricker, the daughter of Rupert and Doris Ricker. They lived most of their life in East Corinth. Roy enjoyed snowmobiling, dirt biking, working on cars, and nature. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; a son Adam and wife Rachel of East Corinth; three daughters, Shannon and husband Anthony Warburton of Bradford, VT, Heather and husband Eric Nault of Las Vegas, NV, and Robin and friend Bryan of East Thetford, VT; four grandchildren, Maddy Barcomb, Jacob and Daniel Olsen, and Annabelle Nault; two brothers, Toby and wife Janet of East Corinth and Earl and wife Lee of Higganum, CT; one sister, Aina Jo and husband Dr. Thomas Barnwell III of Atlanta, GA; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. Calling hours will be held Thursday, August 28, 2008, from 6-8 PM at the East Corinth Congregational Church. A celebration of Roy s life will be on Friday, August 29, at 10 AM, also at the East Corinth Congregational Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.