August 11, 2007      

WATERTOWN, N.Y.  —  Roy W. Fleming, 70, of 458 Portage St., died Saturday morning at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County. 

Mr. Fleming was a heavy equipment operator for the City of Watertown Department of Public Works, retiring in 1977 due to disability. 

Born July 30, 1937, in Watertown, a son of Cecil and Blanche Forsythe Fleming, he was educated in Watertown schools.  Mr. Fleming served with the US Navy.  

He married Eleanor Robinson on Nov. 23, 1957, in Watertown.   

Mr. Fleming enjoyed woodworking. 

Beside his wife, he is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Cheryl and Donald Williams, Burkbernett, Texas, Darlene and Andrew Repp, Watertown, Patricia Roshia, Watertown;  two sons and their wives, Roy and Kirsten, Michael and BobbiLea, all of Watertown; 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; a brother, Joseph, Adams; a sister, Sharon Beam, Greece; several nieces and nephews.  A

A grandson, Arthur Hodge III, died before him. 

The funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur LaBaff, pastor of St. Patrick’s Church officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.  Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  

Contributions may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County.


Information provided by Reed and Benoit Funeral Home and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.