Roy: Gratia N., 83, died peacefully at Applewood Villa in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 12, 2002. She was born July 11, 1918, in St. Johnsbury, the daughter of Joseph and Mabel Nolin. Gratia's life was devoted to her family. She lived in St. Johnsbury and Littleton, working for Sears Roebuck & Co. before marrying Ralph L. Roy on June 30, 1946. They lived in northern Illinois before moving in 1948 to Beloit, Wis., where she resided for many years. In retirement she lived in Rogers, Ark., and Bowling Green, Ky., before moving to Madison in 1999. She was a homemaker throughout her married life and was a wonderful cook, avid gardener and loving mother. She had an especially comforting manner and was loved by all who had the opportunity to know her. She is survived by her husband Ralph of Rogers, Ark.; two sons, William Roy and wife Suzanne of West Chester, Ohio, and Michael Roy of Madison, Wis.; two brothers, Regis Nolin and wife Joyce of East Dorset, Vt., and Charles Nolin of St. Johnsbury; three grandchildren, Kirsten Roy of Madison, Wis., and Maxwell and Alex Roy of West Chester, Ohio. Gratia was preceded in death by her parents. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, July 20, at 11 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in St. Johnsbury. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.