GARDINER – Jeffrey Scott Royer, 52, of Gardiner, died unexpectedly at his house on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Born in Augusta, Maine on September 17, 1971, the son of Nelson Royer and Gail Macomber. Jeff was a well-known carpenter in the Gardiner area. He was predeceased by his father, Nelson. He is survived by his mother Gail Macomber of Augusta: a sister Detria Kelsey of Standish; his long-term girlfriend Sarah Perkins Gardiner and his four sons, Jacob, Jeremy, Nickolas, and Xavier; an aunt Irene DeLise and her husband Michael of Fayette; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements and guidance are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com