West Barnet, VT Vera Lillian (Johnson) Roy, 82, of Old West Road, died on Monday, August 31, 2009, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on July 13, 1927, the daughter of Carl Oscar and Emma Sophia (Johnson) Johnson. She graduated from Peacham Academy, Class of 1945. Vera married Joseph Laural Roy on August 19, 1945. Vera and her husband Joe operated the MacLeroy Farm in West Barnet, VT. This family dairy farm has been in the Roy Family since 1785. She is a 63 year member of the Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet, where she has held numerous offices and positions, and also a member of the Lakeview Grange. She was also involved with the West Barnet Fall Foliage activities and the Goodwillie House. Vera conceived the idea of and worked to establish Ye Olde Church Store in West Barnet. She was an active member of the Peacham Academy Alumni Association. She was always a reliable community resource by making sure her neighbors and friends had a ride to their appointments, and assisting them within their homes. She was predeceased by her brother, Ralph Johnson. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Joseph Laural Roy of West Barnet; her children, Patricia L. R. Willey and husband Duane of West Barnet, Bruce L. Roy and wife Catherine of West Barnet, Joanne R. Temple and husband David of East Burke, VT, Robert P. Roy and wife Sandy of West Barnet, and Dianne L. Roy of Rutland, VT; special family member and caregiver, Janet Locke of West Barnet; two sisters, Miriam Hatch of West Barnet and twin sister Verna Varnum and husband James of Peacham, VT; 19 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, several step great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be on Thursday, September 10, at 1 PM, at The Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet, with Rev. Dr. Dwight White officiating. A reception will follow in the church vestry. Burial will be in the West Barnet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either The Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet, 279 West Main Street, West Barnet, VT 05821 or the Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, Sherman Drive, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.