SACO — Marcel “Spike” Roy, 77, of Saco, and a long-time resident of Biddeford, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough following a brief illness.

He was born March 4, 1937, in Biddeford, a son of Albani and Laura (Grenier) Roy.

He was educated at St. Joseph School and was a graduate of St. Louis High School, Class of 1956.

Marcel was employed as a meat cutter for A&P Supermarkets from 1966-76. From 1976-92, he was employed at Cummings Market in Kennebunk, and he worked at Countryside Butchers from 1992 until he retired.

He belonged to the Knights of Columbus, Luke E. Hart Council. He was a member of, and tireless worker for, the St. Louis Alumni Association, having served the organization as president for several terms, and as treasurer and trustee. He also enjoyed traveling.

He was a member of St. Andre’s Church in Biddeford and Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco.

Marcel was predeceased by: two brothers, Roland Roy and Raoul “Barney” Roy; and three sisters, Jacqueline “Jackie” Bald, Pauline Pinette and Germaine “Gerry” Aube.

He is survived by: one sister, Jeannette Letourneau of Saco; and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday May 27 at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Marcel’s name may be made to St. Louis Alumni, P.O. Box 493, Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences online, visit www.HopeMemorial.com.