Obituary for Roy Henning Haglund
Roy H. Haglund, 78, of Enfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2019. Born in Springfield, MA, on February 15, 1941, he was the son of Birger W. and Elizabeth J. (Geanacopoulos) Haglund. He graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1957, and then attended Western New England College. After working a variety of jobs, he gained full time employment as an accountant at McKesson Distribution/Liquors in New Haven, CT. In 1970, he cofounded Hazardville Roofing Company in Enfield, a family run business he proudly owned and operated for nearly 50 years.
Roy was a passionate sports fan. He rooted for the Red Sox and Bruins, but never missed his beloved New York Giants, for better or for worse. He was fortunate to see them win four Super Bowls. Other interests included skiing, golfing, and flying his award winning model airplanes. He was a lifelong communicant of Bethesda Lutheran Church. Roy will be remembered most for his quick wit, attention to detail, and competitive spirit.
In addition to his parents, Roy was predeceased by his son, Steve, in 2005. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 59 years, Carol; his brother Richard and his wife Maureen of Feeding Hills, and his brother David and his wife Susan of Kingston, Ontario, Canada; his son, Eric and his wife Patti of Windsor Locks; daughter Elizabeth Swain and her husband Jason of Wilbraham; his grandchildren, Courtney Crandall and her husband Joe; Mallory, Jacob and Adam Haglund; Jack, Avery and Lincoln Swain; and great-granddaughter Elyse Crandall. Roy also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, December 27, at Leete Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield. Services will be held at 10 am Saturday, December 28, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 455 Island Pond Rd., Springfield, officiated by his Pastor and friend, Pastor Lauren Holm. Burial will follow at Hazardville Cemetery in Enfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethesda Lutheran Church, 455 Island Pond Rd., Springfield, MA 01108, Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Leetestevens.com
Roy was a passionate sports fan. He rooted for the Red Sox and Bruins, but never missed his beloved New York Giants, for better or for worse. He was fortunate to see them win four Super Bowls. Other interests included skiing, golfing, and flying his award winning model airplanes. He was a lifelong communicant of Bethesda Lutheran Church. Roy will be remembered most for his quick wit, attention to detail, and competitive spirit.
In addition to his parents, Roy was predeceased by his son, Steve, in 2005. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 59 years, Carol; his brother Richard and his wife Maureen of Feeding Hills, and his brother David and his wife Susan of Kingston, Ontario, Canada; his son, Eric and his wife Patti of Windsor Locks; daughter Elizabeth Swain and her husband Jason of Wilbraham; his grandchildren, Courtney Crandall and her husband Joe; Mallory, Jacob and Adam Haglund; Jack, Avery and Lincoln Swain; and great-granddaughter Elyse Crandall. Roy also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, December 27, at Leete Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield. Services will be held at 10 am Saturday, December 28, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 455 Island Pond Rd., Springfield, officiated by his Pastor and friend, Pastor Lauren Holm. Burial will follow at Hazardville Cemetery in Enfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethesda Lutheran Church, 455 Island Pond Rd., Springfield, MA 01108, Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Leetestevens.com