Roy R. Andrews, 94, of Mattapoisett, died Oct. 3, peacefully at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of the late Catherine V. (Cabral) Andrews with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.

Born in Pawtucket, R.I., on May 16, 1919, the son of the late Joseph R. and Beatrice (Monteiro-Faria) Andrews, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life.

Andrews was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church in Mattapoisett. He was the founder and proprietor of Roy’s Glass Service in Mattapoisett for 50 years.

Andrews served in the U.S. Army in China, Burma and India during World War II. He was the recipient of the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign ribbon and the World War II Victory medal. Andrews was most recently recognized at the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s “Cape Verdean Courage, Heroes of World War II” event for his service to his country.

He was a member of the Florence Eastman American Legion and the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett. Andrews was a former board member of the Mattapoisett Housing Authority.

He enjoyed NASCAR racing, dancing, listening to music, especially sounds of the big band era.

Roy was a true gentleman who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and he will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his four beloved children, Beverly M. Rideaux, of Mattapoisett, Ronald R. Andrews and his wife Christina M., of Punta Gorda, Fla., Karen J. Santos and her husband John L., of Marion, and Carl A. Andrews and his wife Beth J., of Mattapoisett; his brother, Joseph Andrews and his wife Edith of Dartmouth; eight grandchildren, Alyssa M. Wesolowski, Andrea M. Rideaux, Carlene L. Pedroso, Catherine B. Perry, Tara N. Santos, Elise J. Santos, Daniel H. Andrews and Alec R. Andrews; eight great-grandchildren, Isabella, Luke, Adrianna, Thomas, Madelyn, Sophie, Nathaniel and Micah; several nieces, nephews and godchildren.

He was the brother of the late Marjorie Payne, Mildred Barros, David Andrews, Pauline Collins and Blanche Perry. His funeral was held from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50

County Road, Route 6, Mattapoisett Monday, Oct. 7. The Funeral Mass was at St. Anthony’s Church, Mattapoisett. Burial was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery.