White River Jct., Vt. — Roy F. Marble, 84, departed this world for God’s waiting arms in heaven Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at home surrounded by his devoted wife and family.

He was born on Aug. 28, 1932, in Bristol, Conn. May 21, 1953, Roy married his life love, Hildred Fern (Reed) Mable. Together they raised four children.

Roy enjoyed fishing, hunting, working in the yard and attending or watching the Washington Nationals baseball team.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years; children, Laura Marble of White River Jct., Roy David Marble of Hebron, Md., Leslie Marble Ashley and her husband, Eugene of Canaan, N.H., Debra Marble Richardson and her husband, Dana of Derry, N.H.; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held Saturday, Oct. 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct. A memorial service will follow immediately at 5 p.m. at the funeral home

In lieu of flowers Roy wishes that donations go to the Washington Nationals Charity, The ziMS Foundation, 2129 General Booth Blvd. #103-234, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.