Roy Deeks, 71, was active here

Roy Douglas Deeks of Wailuku, Hawaii, a former Ridgefielder who had been active in the community, died Monday, Oct. 20. He was 71 years old.
A longtime Ridgefield resident, Mr. Deeks grew up in Branchville, attended the old Branchville Schoolhouse and graduated from Ridgefield High School in 1950. He attended Hamilton College.
Mr. Deeks was active in the Jesse Lee Memorial Church Choir, and in local musical theater as well as sports and scouting.
In 1971 he and his family moved to Hawaii where he worked for Hawaiian Cane and Sugar Company as a radio technician.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Baxter Deeks; two daughters, Diana Cerizo and Linda DeWitt; a son, Steven; a brother, Roger; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Ala Lani Methodist Church, Kahului, Maui.