Rufus King Royce Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 20, 2025, at the age of 92, Rufus King Royce of Chelsea, Vermont passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rufus King Royce to pay them a last tribute.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Rufus King is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Rufus King's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mac Royce and Hope Royce (Abbott); his wife Nancy Kennedy Royce; and his siblings, Harry Royce, Winifred Royce and Lucy Royce Rodgers.

He is survived by: his daughters, Roxanne Royce (Jeff Culkin) of South Burlington and Susan Royce Empie (Scott) of Richmond; his brother William Royce of Chelsea; and his grandchildren, Sarah and Sam Empie. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and a large extended family.

For those interested, donations in Rufus's memory may be made to the Chelsea Fire Department, First Branch Ambulance Service in Chelsea, or the Chelsea Health Center Memorial Tree Park.