Royston P. Rind Jr.

Royston P. Rind Jr., longtime Mattituck resident, passed away at home on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was 78 years old.

He was born July 28, 1947, in Manhattan to Helen (Tytler) and Royston P. Rind. After high school, he attended Ithaca College, where he attained a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

He enjoyed visiting his cabin in “Thousand Islands,” Ontario. His passions included race horses (especially the trotters), woodworking, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Antique Boating Museum in Clayton, N.Y. He had multiple antique boats and was also the owner of a Model A. He was also a supporter of the USO and VFW.

In his professional career, Royston worked as an accountant for Arthur Andersen in New York City and, later in life, as a self-employed woodworker. 

Predeceased by his cousin Harriet Wilkinson, he is survived by his wife, Karen P. (née Warren) Rind; cousin Jayme Wilkinson Somers; and second cousins Steven Wilkinson, Michael Wilkinson, Sean Wilkinson and Chris Wilkinson.

Entombment will be at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mattituck Fire Department Rescue Squad or Southold Town Police Benevolent Association would be appreciated.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck is assisting the family.

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