Roy Victor Erickson ’67

Roy Victor Erickson ’67, M.D. of West Simsbury, Connecticut, died on September 3, 2010, from an auto accident. Roy came from Lunenburg High School in Massachusetts, majored in religion, was active in track and the Dartmouth Christian Fellowship and later earned his M.D. from University of Vermont. He trained at Harlem Hospital and the Mary Hitchcock Medical Center. He was board-certified in geriatric and internal medicine and served with the National Health Service Corps. He served as the medical director at the Bergdorf Health Center and, later, the McLean Home in Simsbury, Connecticut. Roy was formerly the national medical director for Evercare and was the Connecticut medical director of Americhoice. Roy spoiled his dogs, grilled like a pro on his decks and fed the ducks and birds when he wasn’t hiking, fishing or boating. He cheered the UConn Huskies and the Boston Red Sox. All who knew him were touched by his kindness and compassion. He is survived by his wife, Ann, and children David, Daniel and Lauren.