John B. Royce, 79, of Atkinson, NH passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his home. Born on February 28, 1942 in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late John and Lulu Royce. He shared over 50 years of marriage with his late wife, Jacqueline Royce.
John spent his career working as a truck driver for Prince Macaroni in Lowell, MA, where he worked for over 30 years. John loved traveling and spent a lot of time with his friends in Kissimme, Florida, where he enjoyed visits to Walt Disney World. In his spare time, he also enjoyed playing golf and bowling.
John is survived by his sister, Dorothy McNamara Benoit of Revere, MA; his five children, including Jean Royce of Haverhill, MA, Linda Johnson and her husband Tom of Pembroke, MA, Jody Royce of Charlestown, MA, Jamie Sawyer and her husband Tom of Haverhill, MA, and David Royce and his wife Lindsay of Atkinson, NH, as well as his 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date at the convenience of the family.