Roy Alan Mace

Roy A. Mace

Orono

Roy Alan Mace, 88, born February 28, 1936 to Roy A. and Doris True Mace at Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston, Maine passed away on December 13, 2024 in Orono, Maine.

Roy grew up in the Monmouth area, attending Monmouth and Wales schools and Lewiston High School. He worked on area dairy farms as a teenager and in 1954 went to work for the H. E. Sargent Construction company in Stillwater, Maine, starting a 50+year career as a heavy equipment operator. During his career at Sargent’s, Roy was actively involved in most of the major construction projects throughout the State of Maine and earned a well-deserved reputation as an exceptionally hard worker and an excellent equipment operator. Roy married Janice Hinkley on June 16, 1956 in Monmouth, Maine, together they enjoyed over 68 years of marriage and raised a family that included three sons.

Roy loved vintage trucks and construction equipment, he belonged to the Pine Tree Chapter of Antique Trucks and several other similar organizations. He and Janice traveled to many meets throughout the country. Throughout his life Roy restored several antique trucks and tractors. 

Roy’s top priority was always his family. He was always supporting his sons by working on any project they may have going on, such as helping Brent build a sawmill, Randy build his house, and Glenn building his camp on Cedar Lake. He enjoyed relaxing & boating at Aunt Jessie’s camp on Tacoma Lakes. In his younger days he enjoyed snowmobiling and in later years became a huge Nascar fan. He also enjoyed mowing the lawn and working around his place in Cardville. He was a country music fan and for Roy & Janice’s 50th Anniversary their boys sent them to Nashville, a trip they talked about for years after.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 68 years, Janice Mace, are his sons , Randy and spouse Bonnie, Brent and spouse Bridget, Glenn and spouse Brenda; four grandchildren Brandon Mace, Ryan Mace, Abby Mace Gerbo and Kelby Mace; and five step grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Roy was predeceased by two brothers, Malcom and Robert.

The family would like to offer their deepest appreciation to the staff at Orono Commons for the care and concern they showed Roy during his stay there.

Family & Friends are encouraged to Celebrate Roy’s Life on Saturday January 11, 2025 from 12 PM – 4 PM at the Old Town Elks Lodge , 37 4th Street , Old Town , ME

In the spring there will be a graveside service at Roy’s burial spot in Wales, ME which will be announced at a later date.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.