January 19, 1940 ~ August 17, 2019
With profound sadness we announce Roy’s passing after his lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Anne, of 55 years, sons David (Carol) and Darren (Jennifer), grandsons Graham, Nicholas, Emmett and Gordon, granddaughter Eva, brother David (Margaret), nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Roy was predeceased by his mother Lillian, father George, brothers Al, George, and John and sister Pat.
The youngest of six, Roy was born in Arden, MB and grew up on Redwood Avenue in Winnipeg. After graduation from St. John’s High School, Roy worked as a lab technician with the provincial forestry service and subsequently with the Grain Exchange. Building on his aptitude for technical and scientific work, Roy moved to Chalk River, ON in 1963 where he started his 35-year career as an electron microscopist with Atomic Energy of Canada. In 1964, Roy married the love of his life. Anne and Roy moved to Pinawa in 1965 where they raised their family and Roy continued his work at the Whiteshell Laboratories until his retirement in 1998. In 1986, he earned his diploma from The Royal Microscopical Society at Oxford University in England, an achievement of which he was most proud.
Roy had many passions in his life. In addition to hunting and fishing with his boys, he was an avid golfer and a competitive runner. Dad finished numerous marathons and was a top-ranked master’s category runner for many years. Dad enjoyed training, the spirit of competition and the camaraderie that running brought to his life. He looked forward to partridge hunting with his grandsons each fall. Grandpa never missed a shot.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Pat Harris for her care and support over the past several years. Thank you to everyone that contributed to Dad’s care, including CancerCare Manitoba, Grace Hospital ICU, and Dr. Bruneau and the nursing team at the Pinawa Hospital. Thank you to all who have reached out to support the family in this difficult time.
At Roy’s request, a small family interment was held at the Pinawa Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Siloam Mission or CancerCare Manitoba.
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Ted Irvine
Condolences Anne, David, Darren and family, You fought back for years Roy, Rest in peace. Ted Bonnie Angie
Ted Gamble
Anne, David, Darren and family
Please accept our deepest condoleneces over Roy’s passing. We are thinking of you.
Ted, June, Kellie and Dianna. Dianna.
PS. Dianna delivered her little daughter this morning
Donna and Ed Wuschke
Hi Anne ( and the rest of the family).
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Roy’s death. The world will miss him.
As the Benefits Officer of the Pinawa chapter of the NAFR (National Association of Federal Retirees), I would be happy if I could assist you in any way in the tasks ahead of you.
Donna Wuschke
Russ Horbal
Hi Anne
Very sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. He fought a long hard battle for a long time and always with intensity and dignity.
We had known each other for more than 30 years and I was always appreciative of our relationship and interaction. When we last saw each other, he showed just how much he cared for you by sincerely thanking me for taking care of you. When we parted, he looked into my eyes and gave me a big hug. I sensed then that he was saying goodbye!! I will always cherish the memories of him as being such a dedicated and driven man. May he Rest In Peace now free of pain.
Sincerely
Russ Horbal
Dorothy Cafferty
So Sorry Ann and Your Family to hear the sad news. We were friends for all these years with you and Roy. Our Love and thoughts are with you all God Bless, Dorothy and Girls
Ann Okrainec
Ann & Family
I was sorry to read in the paper, the loss of your husband. He was a co-worker of mine at one time with A.E.C.L. in Pinawa.
My condolences to you Ann and your family.
Ernest Okrainec
Adeline Sydor
Dear Ann and Family. Sorry for your loss. Take care.
Love, Adeline
Glen and Phyllis Burt
To Anne and family. We are saddened to here of Roy’s passing. We remember and have fond memory’s of Roy and you Anne during our time in Pinawa many years ago
Glen and Phyllis Burt – Saskatoon SK.
Lesa Cafferty
I’m absolutely heart broken to hear of this sad news. I SO enjoyed my chats with Roy, and our laughs and him always teasing me about my horses. I had such a wonderful surprise of him phone me at work a few years ago and will never forget happy I was to hear from him. I swear you couldn’t wipe the smile off my face all day. My condolences to Anne, David and Darren, and extended families. He will be greatly missed. Hugs to all of you.
Joan Lidfors
Anne & family
We would like to express our condolences to you and the family, we know he will be missed by you and the family and friends. He was a brave soul and fought a long hard battle. Joan & Dale