Roydon Stanley Hudson , 66, died April 27, 2006, at his home in Lisbon, surrounded by his loving family. "Roy," as he is known by many, and "Papa" by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on Feb. 12, 1940, to Kenneth and Josephine (Paquin) Hudson. Roy was raised in the St. Johnsbury area and graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School in June, 1958. Roy then joined the U.S. Army and served from 1958 to 1962. Roy married Barbara Boutin of Lisbon on March 12, 1970. Roy and Barbara have lived in the same house for the last 36 years, which Roy renovated. Roy worked for Town of Lisbon as part of the road crew, and then he worked several years for Presby's driving trucks. He then joined on with Sugar Hill Furniture Factory, in Lisbon as a truck driver. After several years of driving truck he then ventured out on his own and started his own business in carpentry, which was known as Roy Hudson & Son Carpentry. Roy's work was well-known such as two of the three Ross Funeral Homes, numerous houses and businesses. There wasn't anything Roy couldn't accomplish such as electrical, plumbing, and complete renovation. Roy's skills as a carpenter will live on in his son who owns his own carpentry business since Roy took sick in 2003. That business is known as Ken Hudson Carpentry and Snow Plowing, also of Lisbon. Roy also snowplowed for two decades, which he enjoyed immensely, especially when accompanied by one of his children or grandchildren. Roy was a member of the Lisbon Methodist Church for three decades. Roy was an avid race car fan, with his favorite driver being Jeff Gordon, No. 24. Roy raced his own race car for several years, No. 43, and then his son Kenneth, followed in his footsteps almost 30 years later, which Roy was crew chief. Kenneth raced for several years before retiring, but the two of them remained loyal race car fans, visiting several car races together. Roy suffered several strokes in the last five years, one which left him disabled in 2003. Since 2003, Roy has been living at home surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. Roy suffered a serious stroke last month, which consequently took his life. Roy is survived by his wife Barbara and their two dogs, Misty and Morgan; four children and their spouses, oldest daughter Leota and her husband Michael Robinson of Lisbon, his daughter Melonie and her husband Wade Dimick of Lisbon, his daughter Jennifer and her husband Roger LaFlam of Littleton, and his son Kenneth and his wife Christine Hudson, also of Lisbon. Roy is survived by his eight grandchildren, which were all the apples of his eyes - his oldest Kip and his wife Christina Robinson of Dalton, Kotie Fenoff of Littleton, Hillary and Halen Leavitt and Hudson Dimick of Lisbon, Jocelyn LaFlam of Littleton, and Kenneth Roy and Kolonie Hudson of Lisbon. He is also graciously survived by his three great-grandchildren, McKenna Robinson of Lisbon, Kotie Robinson of Dalton and Kaden Rangel of Littleton. Roy is also survived by a brother, Ranson Sr. and his wife Ginger Hudson of Concord, Vt. Roy leaves three nephews, Ranson Hudson Jr. of Concord, Vt., Eric and his spouse Jessie Hudson of Kirby, Vt., Spencer and his spouse Heather Hudson, also of Concord, Vt. He also leaves eight great-nieces and great-nephews and several nieces and nephews on his wife's side. He leaves a vast network of friends, both young and old, who will greatly miss him and who brought him such happiness and pride in past years. Roy was predeceased by his father, Kenneth Hudson, in December of 1966; his mother, Josephine Hudson, in July 2001; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Clara Boutin. Roy touched many lives, and he will live on in all of our hearts and treasured in all of our souls. Roy's wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren feel privileged to have had such a great man, "our hero," with them for so many years, and take comfort in knowing that he is with the family who has been waiting for him. We will miss you, Dad. Visiting hours will be held at Ross Funeral Home, Lisbon Chapel, today, April 29, 2006, from 6-8 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, April 30, 2006, 1 p.m., at Ross Funeral Home, Lisbon Chapel, with the Rev. Lynn Winter. Burial will follow at Grove Hill Cemetery. A reception will be held immediately after at the home of Roy and Barbara's. Memorial donations be made in his name to Lisbon Regional School, 24 Highland Ave., Lisbon, NH 03585. The donations will go toward the Educational Foundation. Roy's four children graduated from Lisbon, two grandchildren have graduated, and five grandchildren and one great-grandchild currently attend Lisbon Regional School.