Roy Mortensen

Roy E. Mortensen October 31, 1933 - March 5, 2029 Roy was born  October 31, 1933 in the Town of Milo to Oscar and Agnes Mortensen.   He lived in Yates County until 1956 when he joined the United States Army. Roy served in the Army from 1956-1959 stationed at the Seneca Ordinance Deopt in Romulus,  NY with the 9399-2 Military Police Detachment.  In 1957 he married Elizabeth Ann Canfield of Waterloo,  NY. He remained in Seneca County with his wife and sons for a few years after being discharged from the Army, then moved his family back to Yates County where he continued to work. Survived by: Two sons - Lance Mortensen of Phelps and Kevin Mortensen of Penn Yan. Predeceased by: His wife Elizabeth, Son - Montie Mortensen, and his 4 brothers and 6 sisters. As per his request, there will be no calling hours.  Funeral Service will be at 11am on Saturday,  March 23, 2019 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 332 Main St, Penn Yan with a gathering for family and friends at the church.  There will be at private burial at the Dundee Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either Emmanuel Baptist Academy,  332 Main St, Penn Yan or Care Net Pregnancy Center of Penn Yan, 100 East Main St, Suite 2, Penn Yan