Alden T. Roys, 89.

WORCESTER Alden T. Roys, 89, of 12 Roxbury Street, died Thursday, July 19 in his home.

He is survived by two cousins, Dudley F. Bowker, of Worcester, and Gordon A. Bowker, of Littleton. Mr. Roys also leaves his long-time caretaker, Lucille Bressette of Poland, Maine.

He was born on May 31, 1918 in Worcester, MA. Mr. Roys was the only child of the late Francis W. Roys, Dean of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Marion Thayer (Bowker) Roys. He graduated from Bancroft School, Worcester Academy, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. For many years he worked at the Alden Hydraulic Laboratory in Holden, MA, when it was operated by WPI.

Mr. Roys was a licensed pilot, owning his own single engine aircraft, and a licensed extra class amateur radio operator for many years, starting with Morse code. He was a member of the Quarter Century Wireless Club. Until shortly before his death, he still kept in touch by radio with his radio friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m Tuesday, July 24 in CASWELL-KING FUNERAL HOME, 474 Grove Street, Worcester. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery. There are no calling hours.