Jerry W. Royce CLAREMONT, NH -Jerry W. Royce, of Hereford (Arizona) and Claremont, NH, died on August 2nd, 2023 at home with his wife Pam at his side. He was born in Claremont, NH on March 7th, 1949 to Elwin and Rachel Royce of Green Mountain. He graduated from Stevens Highschool and joined the US Marine Corp. He served in the Vietnam conflict. Jerry was a very proud Marine and always said he would serve again. He worked in the paper industry for 40 years, at CPM and APC in Claremont. He retired in December of 2010 and began his travels. The Al-Can highway was always his dream and he completed it. Jerry loved to garden, golf, travel, and beekeeping. He sold his honey at the Claremont Farmers Market. He enjoyed having a challenging project to complete. He is survived by his wife Pam (Bennett) Royce of Hereford, AZ and his siblings; Russell (Kathy) Royce of Holly Hill, FL; Donna (Ray) Greene of Springfield, VA; Bonnie (James) Granger of Easley, SC; Richard of Buford, GA; Richard E. Royce (Janet) of Hilham TN; Betty (David) Fisher of Newport News, VA; Nancy Clayton of Lempster; David (Candy) Royce of Claremont, NH; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother William Royce and parents Elwin and Rachel Royce. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 11th, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Sierra Vista, AZ. Chaplain Adam Larsen will be officiating. The family would like to thank Eden Hospice for their compassionate and professional care.
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