Southbridge: Marcella C. (Rannigan) Roy, 83, of N. Woodstock Rd., passed away on Tuesday, May 18th, at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, after a sudden illness.

She leaves her husband, Roger R. Roy, with whom she recently celebrated 63 years of marriage  She also leaves her son, Michael R. Roy and his wife Betty Morse of Sturbridge; her daughter, Michelle A. Roy of Holland; her beloved granddaughter, Aemilia Desy and her husband Bryce, US Army Chief Warrant Officer; her two sisters, Mary Louise Theriault of Southbridge and JoAnne Vlasak of Springfield; as well as many nieces and nephews, and her two beloved cats, Tommy and Ziva.  She was predeceased by her two brothers, Bernard Rannigan and Vincent Rannigan.  Marcy was born in Swissvale, PA the daughter of the late Bernard and Bella (Hamel) Rannigan.

Marcy worked as a medical secretary for Dr. Schonholz in Southbridge for over 18 years and  Dr. Casaubon for years prior, then retiring many years ago.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, and also liked bird watching, sewing, swimming and reading.  Marcy was a kind, generous, compassionate person and always had her family's best interest at heart. Taking care of her family and her cats came first always above everything else.

Her funeral services and burial will be private.  There are no calling hours.

In keeping with Marcy's love for her cats,  her family requests memorial donations in Marcy's name be made to Here Today Adopted Tomorrow Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 557, Brimfield, MA 01010 or online at www.heretodaysanctuary.org .

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.