Brimfield: Roy L. Anctil, 72, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Saint Vincent's Hospital, Worcester, due to complications of COPD.

He leaves his beloved wife of 15 years, Lynne M. (Elias) Anctil; his two sons, Corey L. Anctil of Southbridge and Matthew R. Anctil of New York, NY; two step-daughters, Lisa M. Fleming of Chicopee and Julie M. Bouchard and her husband Rich of Sturbridge; his brother, Richard Nielsen, Jr. and his wife Deb of Putnam, CT; two sisters, Donna Noel and her husband David of Charlton and Nancy Robidoux of Southbridge; his sister-in-law, Pauline Anctil of Alachua, FL; his six grandchildren, Elijah Anctil, Ashleigh Bouchard, Anthony Bouchard, Adalynn Bouchard, Ryan Fleming and Cadence Fleming. He also leaves his best buddy, his dog Jake. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Eleanor (Anctil) Nielsen and his brother, Alex Anctil.

Roy was born on September 17, 1950 in Brookline, MA. He owned and operated Roy's Automotive in Southbridge for more than 30 years before retiring. In his younger years, Roy enjoyed motorcycles and raced motorcross. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, golfing, camping, and sitting by the fire. Roy was a handyman and there wasn't anything he couldn't fix. He enjoyed listening to music and watching his favorite shows. He played in a pitch league with his wife Lynne for many years, he enjoyed throwing darts and playing cards. Most of all, Roy loved his family with all of his heart and enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Roy was a loving husband, father, brother, and papa, and was loved by all. Our family will miss his kind disposition, his sweet face, and his caring heart. Roy had a large extended family who will miss him dearly. "Breathe easy honey, until I see you again."

Funeral Services and burial for Roy will be private.

A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends at a later date.