Roy A. Conrad Jr
Roy A Conrad Jr. a lifelong resident of Randolph (a True Townie) passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2016. Roy passed surrounded by his loving family and two very special friends after a courageous and inspiring three year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a graduate of the Randolph High school class of 1960. A true entrepreneur he owned and operated Conrad's Supermarket, Conrad's Variety and M & R Limousine Service, all in his beloved town of Randolph. His love of New Hampshire and real estate also led him to owning and operating a couple of businesses in the Lakes Region. He was a sitting member and past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Randolph Savings Bank, a former member of the Board of Directors of Central Cemetery and a dedicated proud and loyal employee of Hurley Funeral Home for nearly two decades. Never one to sit still Roy loved roaming yard sales, flea markets and fairs with his wife, children and grandchildren. He always looked forward to family vacations, enjoyed swimming and that occasional run to Foxwoods. Many family members were the happy recipients of the fruits of his gardening labors and skill. Most of all, he just enjoyed meeting and talking with people. On the rare occasion that he would actually sit still he enjoyed sitting on his balcony overlooking Nantasket Beach.
Roy leaves his beloved wife of 40 years, Helen (Baird) Conrad and his loving children Michael Conrad and his wife Traci of Stoughton, Roy Conrad of Randolph, Jeanmarie Allar and her husband Dan of Whitman and Debbie Conrad of MI. Devoted Brother of Sandra Durand and her husband David of Abington, Robert Conrad of Randolph and Richard Conrad and his wife Marie of Randolph. Dear grandfather of Justin, Michael, Brayden and Avery. Proud uncle to his many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 South Main Street (Rt 28), Randolph on Thursday, April 21st at 9:15am followed by a funeral mass at St. Bernadette's Church in Randolph at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday, April 20th from 4-8pm. Internment Central Cemetery, Randolph. If desired, donations in Roy's memory can be made to the Jimmy Fund Walk-Roy's Team at www.jimmyfundwalk.org, select "support a Team" and then select "Roy's Team".
Guestbook
First Name: Lucy Merrick
Last Name: Merrick
City: Bridgewater
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/17/2016
Helen
Roy will be so missed. A wonderful, kind family man. ( lots of school spirit ). Always there for our class.
Helen, I am truly sorry. prayers to you and your family.
Love, Lucy Merrick and Paul Moreau
First Name: Ruth
Last Name: Sullivan
City:
State: MA
Country: usa
Entry Date: 04/17/2016
Dear Helen and family, words can not explain how I feel - I am one of many that has had the privilege of knowing Roy since 1st grade at the Pauline Street School and graduating with from RHS with him. Many memories of our good times during these years and beyond will remain always - and yes, we did bump into you at Foxwoods. Thoughts and prayers always - Ruthie Hayward Sullivan
First Name: Lee & Bob
Last Name: Hendrigan
City: Brockton
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/17/2016
We met Roy many years ago through his extended family, and always enjoyed our time talking with him. Always a pleasure.
First Name: Joan
Last Name: Crowley
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/17/2016
Helen I am so sorry to hear about Roy
First Name: Mary
Last Name: Siler (Anderson)
City: Callaway
State: VA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 04/17/2016
Roy was one of the good ones. I'm so glad I was at the Randolph High School Class of 1960 reunion last September and got to see Roy. He will be missed.
First Name: Arlene
Last Name: McNulty
City: Englewood
State: FL
Country:
Entry Date: 04/18/2016
Dear Helen and family, we continue to hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Our lives will never be the same without Roy being here. He was always such a gentleman and the one I most look forward to catching up with at our reunions. From first grade to graduation he was always part of my life even though we only reconnected at reunion it was barely skipping a beat to catch up. What an honor to have known him all these years, what a gift he was for all of us in the class of 60. We know he is at peace having served well in life. Feel our hugs as we remember the love of your life. Paul and Arlene (McKenzie) McNulty.
First Name: Catherine
Last Name: French (Truelson)
City: Pomfret Ctr.
State: CT
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/18/2016
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many.
First Name: warren and sandie
Last Name: kent
City: englewood
State: FL
Country: usa
Entry Date: 04/18/2016
so very sorry to hear about roy.he was a great guy.he will be missed by all who knew him.rest in peace.he will be a flower in god`s garden.
First Name: Rich
Last Name: Barnes
City: Bridgewater
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/18/2016
I just want to let you all know how sorry I am for your loss. I know his spirit is flying free and he is flying around you all...
First Name: Karen
Last Name: Lehmann
City: Plymouth
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 04/18/2016
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Roy. He was always so kind and sweet and funny. My heart goes out to all his family.
First Name: David and Carolyn
Last Name: Berry
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/18/2016
So sorry to hear of Roy's passing. He was a great classmate and friend. We are traveling with our camper and want to send condolences to Helen an all of the family. He will be truly missed.
First Name: mary
Last Name: tivnan
City: Brewster
State: MA
Country: usa
Entry Date: 04/18/2016
Roy really was one of the good guys-always so friendly. He made everyone feel wanted and important.
God bless him and his family.
Mary Churchward Tivnan
First Name: Janet
Last Name: Lynch
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/18/2016
I am so sorry to hear that Roy has passed away. I know many in the town of Randolph will really miss him. I will be one of them. God be with you and your family. You are in my prayers.
First Name: Christine
Last Name: Gallagher
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/18/2016
Helen- my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Roy was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. I have fond memories of working at Conrad's (my first real job) and it was always great to see you guys around town. He will be missed. God Bless your family. Christine.
First Name: Barry and Marie
Last Name: Gallagher
City: Hanover
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/18/2016
Helen and Family,
Roy will be missed by many. He typified the American Way. Growing up in Randolph and being so involved in his community, Roy was an example to all of the way life in the United States of America should be. With all the craziness in this country and the world today, Roy and the way he lived his life brought some sanity to us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
First Name: Rick
Last Name: Morrill
City: Hanson
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/18/2016
Sorry for your loss.
First Name: james
Last Name: rogers
City: brockton
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 04/18/2016
deepest condolences. My brothers and I used to call him Uncle Roy. Wonderful man. I will miss him and always remember him.
First Name: Mary
Last Name: Callahan
City: Braintree
State: MA
Country: Usa
Entry Date: 04/18/2016
Dear helen and family. Words cannot express the love Charlie and I had for Roy and the whole Conrad family. The world lost a wonderful man. Prayers to all of you at this sad time. Love mary and Charlie
First Name: Eric & Debbie
Last Name: Cromwell
City: Swartz Creek
State: MI
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/19/2016
Our deepest sympathies and heart felt prayers go out to you. Our loss is the Lord's gain and the Heavens will be brighter for Roy's presence in them.
First Name: Jerry
Last Name: Richman
City:
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/19/2016
Enjoyed working with Roy at the RSB.
He was a standup guy. RIP my friend.
First Name: Jean
Last Name: Barbati
City: Norwell
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 04/19/2016
My sincere condolences to the Family. Roy will be deeply by everyone that knew him. His smile and his kindness brought the the town of Randolph a closeness back in the days as one big Family. Rest in Peace & God Bless. Thank you for all the happy memories Roy that we I'll never be forgotten.
Amen
First Name: warren and sandie
Last Name: kent
City: englewood
State: FL
Country: united satates
Entry Date: 04/19/2016
roy will be missed he was a good friend and kind man.may he rest in peace .he will be missed by all who knew him
First Name: Julie
Last Name: MacRae
City: Somerset
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/19/2016
Prayers and strength are with you and your family at this time. I am sorry for your loss.
First Name: Linda
Last Name: Scibetta Connolly
City: Brockton
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/19/2016
So very sorry to hear of Roy's passing. What a great. Please know that I am praying for friends to comfort you, strong faith to strengthen you and loving memories to carry you.
Linda and Joe Connolly
First Name: Mary
Last Name: Maynard Davy
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/19/2016
So sorry to hear of the loss of Roy. Conrad's grocery store on the corner of Main and Pond street was a daily trip for my mom and us kids growing up in the 60s. I remember Roy always busy doing something, sweeping, stocking shelves etc...Fond memories of those days...RIP Roy.
First Name: Kim
Last Name: (DeCourcey)Zajac
City: Mansfield
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/19/2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Helen and family. Godspeed.
First Name: Bill and Jean
Last Name: Baragwanath
City: Hanson
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/19/2016
We always looked forward to our time we used to spend with you and the family in NH, very sorry for your loss. Roy was one special person. Rest in peace.
First Name: Carol and Bill
Last Name:
City:
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/20/2016
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Conrad family. Roy was the best!
First Name: Jim
Last Name: Drysdale
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/20/2016
Helen sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you and all the family and our cousins...
First Name: Kim and John
Last Name: Pelland
City: Brockton
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/20/2016
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Roy was truly a class act with a heart of gold. May he rest in peace. xoxo
First Name: jim
Last Name: rinella
City: weymouth
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/20/2016
helen,my condolences to you and your family on the passing of roy. he truley was a giver to the comunity,never a taker,part of the soul of randolph is gone with the passing of roy.may your many friends and relatives help you through this difficult time, god bless.summit
First Name: Annmarie
Last Name: Rowell
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 04/20/2016
Helen & family sorry to hear of the loss of Roy he truly was a fixture in Randolph I still miss Conrad's that was the place to go he really made this town great thanks Roy!
First Name: Jenna
Last Name: Huff
City: Dedham
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/20/2016
Jeanmarie, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
First Name: Susan V.
Last Name: Fraser
City: Dennis Port
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/20/2016
Helen and family,
So sorry to learn of Roy's passing. I shall never forget our many morning talks when I was leaving for work. So many good laughs and snowmobile gab sessions. He was a good next door (store) neighbor. Our families, his parents and mine, shared many moments together when we were children growing up. We had many good times. God be with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Sue Fraser
First Name: Danielle
Last Name: Rood
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/20/2016
Dear Conrad Family,
So sorry for your loss may Roy rest in peace.
I have known Roy since I was real little and he always had a huge smile on his face. I got to know him and his family more as they came to shop at Sudbury Farms on the weekends. He was one of my favorite customers that would stop and say hello every time I was working. He was a great man that will truly be missed.
Sincerely,
Danielle Rood
First Name: Judy
Last Name: Rood
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/20/2016
Helen and family,
So sorry for your loss. Roy was a wonderful person and boss.
First Name: Joe
Last Name: Macdonald
City: Bridgewater
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/20/2016
To Roy's family so sorry for your loss I've known Roy most of my life working at lascala for many years I was always going in to get a good steak from the butcher shop but what I will always remeber my mom raising 5 kids on her own and when she didn't have money for milk or other things Roy would give her whatever she needed and would say just pay me later so wanted to tell his family that story 50 years later I remember great man again sorry for your loss. Joe
First Name: Robin & Jim
Last Name: Torpey
City: Braintree
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/21/2016
Dear Helen & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Roy.
He will be missed by all that knew him. The Town of Randolph for
all the efforts that he made is a much better place.
May he be at peace and may all your memories be a wonderful
reflection of your lives together as a family.
Yours in sorrow,
Robin & Jim Torpey Jr.
First Name: Margaret
Last Name: Gazzara Hess
City: Plymouth
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 04/22/2016
Conrad Family,
You don't need me to tell you how wonderful Roy was. He impacted so many lives, mine was no exception. I knew him practically my whole life -- I worked for him for years at both the Supermarket and the variety store -- he was great to work for. I was so disappointed when I could no longer juggle a career and -my part-time job. Roy was an amazing Boss and Friend and I will always remember him fondly.
Condolences,
Margaret Gazzara Hess