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Grace s. roys-cooke

November 2, 1922 — January 28, 2015

Grace Roys-Cooke, 92 of Oxford passed away on January 28, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on November 2, 1922 in Berwyn, IL a daughter of the late Francis X. and Julia (Houdak) Slaby.
She is survived by her husband, Delmar Cooke of Oxford; her children, Linda Roys-Jones and husband Larry of Oxford, William and wife Lynne Roys of Oxford, Gerald and wife Pam Roys of Norwich and Betsy McCormack of Norwich; her grandchildren, John and Niki Franklin, Candy Hollingsworth, Tim and Tracy Roys, Adam and Janelle Roys, Lynette Roys, Eric Roys, Seth Roys, Maureen Almeter, Brenna McCormack and Lauren McCormack; her sister, Marianne Slaby-Asarese of Buffalo and her sister in law, Joan Slaby. Several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. She was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur Roys and her brothers, Robert, Frank, William and Michael Slaby.
Her first job out of high school was as a linotype operator at The Oxford Review-Times. Grace served as the Secretary for the Superintendant of Oxford Academy and Central School for many years. She loved quilting, making many quilts for her friends and family. She enjoyed reading. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
A memorial gathering in her honor will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 1-5 PM at Fort Hill Post #376, American Legion, South Washington Avenue, Oxford, NY 13830
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oxford Fire Department, PO Box 570, Oxford, NY or the Oxford Fire Department Emergency Squad, PO Box 172, Oxford, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford, NY.

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