Local Woonsocket woman passes away from cancer battle

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — A Woonsocket woman who has been battling cancer for 20 years passed away on Friday.

Tammy Lamberto Roy died on May 31 surrounded by family, according to her obituary. 

Roy was honored last week, as hundreds marched to her home in pink to celebrate her as she ended her cancer treatment.

A family friend is raising funds for her family to decrease the burden of the funeral expenses.