Roy Stephen Braley

Brentwood, N.H. — Roy Stephen Braley, 50, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at his home in Brentwood after a well-fought battle with cancer. He was born on May 8, 1966, in Colorado Springs, Colo. and was raised primarily in West Canaan, N.H. He met his loving wife Dianne in 1992 and they shared 20 years of marriage.

He is survived by his wife, Dianne; daughter, Samantha (Kyle) Weeks; and granddaughter, Jayden Braley; parents, Chester (Susan) Braley Sr. and Linda (Clifton) Kelley; brothers, Chet (Judy) Braley, Richard (Alicia) Thompson, and Wayne (Laurie) Braley; sister, Tamara (Shawn) Mussen; many nieces and nephews; and an abundance of caring close friends.

Roy was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He also enjoyed raising backyard chickens and maple sugaring. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Epping, N.H., and was devoted to his church family which lovingly supported him during his illness. In his last years, Roy was involved with a number of ministries including Knights of Columbus, visitations to Rockingham County Nursing Home and prison ministries. Roy will be remembered for his kindness to others, caring for family and friends, and his love for Jesus Christ. He will be greatly missed.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish, 200 Pleasant St., Epping.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Epping in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN. 38105.

Brewitt Funeral Home, Epping is handling arrangements. For more information, please visit www.brewittfuneralhome.com.