RUPERT, ROYCE H. - Age 77 of Franklin, Mass, died Friday, May 2, 2003, following a long illness. He was the son of the late William and Chrissie (Ryder) Rupert. He was born in Passekeag, NB, he moved with his family to Ma, USA, in 1960. He is survived by his wife, Lorna M. (Smith) Rupert, one son, David (Cathy) of Franklin, one daughter Barbara Zullo (Gary) of Hollis, N.H. and one very special granddaughter, Jenna Zullo. He is also survived by one brother, Douglas (Janet), two sisters, Irma (Ganong) Guenther, Audrey Rupert, sister-in-law Florrie Rupert, brother-in-law Eugene Smith (Valerie), several nieces and nephews of the Smith, Allaby and Rupert families. Royce was predeceased by his brothers, Hazen and Lorne, and sisters Jennie Causey and Rhona Rupert. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 11:00 AM in the Central Norton United Baptist Church, Bloomfield, NB. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the Central Norton Cemetery Fund, or the donors choice.