William W. Roylance Sr., 89, of Albany, passed away at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center on Friday, November 6, 2015. Bill was born in Saratoga Springs and raised in Cohoes. He attended Cohoes High School, and joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. After the war he completed high school and was employed by Montgomery Wards and the A&P Bakery. He was then employed by the U.S. Post Office in Albany, retiring after 26 years. Bill was an avid reader and card player, and enjoyed writing and drawing. He also served as a volunteer in the soup kitchen at the former St. Patrick's Church in Albany. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Julia Merolle Roylance; his sons, William W. Roylance Jr. (Mary) of Menands, Paul Roylance (Christine) of Loudonville, and Wayne Roylance (Alla) of Brooklyn; his grandchildren, Stephen Roylance, Nicole Claris (Lionel), Joshua (Margaret), Michael (Alexis), and John Roylance (Carrie Isensee); his great-grandchildren, Simon, Maeve, Declan, Thomas, and Aria Roylance; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Scott Roylance, and by his brothers, Leonard and Leon Roylance.