Passed away peacefully at his home in Cambridge, Ontario surrounded by the love of his family on July 10, 2022 at the age of 81.
Beloved husband of Brenda Gail Haines (Cook) for 55 years. On July 9 of 1966, they met for the first time and it was love at first sight. Loving father of Lisa (Rob), Kim (Mike) and Julie (Jim). Proud grandfather of Vanessa (Sara), Ryan (Kendra), Paige (Peter) and Madison (Nathan), Phil (Corinna), Scott (Caryn) and Andrew. Dear brother of John “Jack” (Marie), Shirley (Lorne), Fred (Gloria) and Mary. Brother-in-law to Sharon (John), Linda (Lyle) and Judy (Tommy). Loved by many special nieces and nephews and extended family.
Predeceased by his parents Cecil and Ellen (Pearl), sister Shirley, brother-in-law Lorne, sister-in-law Linda, nephew Paul, father-in-law Robert “Red” and mother-in-law Reta.
Born on March 23, 1941 and raised in Woodstock, New Brunswick, later moved to Ontario where he worked for 35 years at Babcock & Wilcox and retired in 2006 to take on a new love of driving and playing pool.
Remembered by long-time work friends Pat O’Brien, Al Glasgow and Tom Zylstra and special neighbours Gary (Theresa) and Bev, Bob and Jean, Marg (Bob) and Jim (Melissa and Cindy).
Special thanks for care provided by Waterloo Region Paramedics, Dr. Hondubrata, Dr. T. Holling, Dr. Zador. Dr. Roy, Dr. Clarke, Dr. Pondoran and staff at Cambridge Memorial Emergency, Home and Community Care Waterloo-Wellington and nurse Benedetta.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 18, 2022 between 12 – 4pm at the Preston Legion – Branch 126, downstairs lounge, 334 Westminster Drive North, Cambridge, Ontario.
At the request of family, donations may be made to the Preston Legion or a charity of your choice.
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Roy's obituary notice on Facebook.
Beloved husband of Brenda Gail Haines (Cook) for 55 years. On July 9 of 1966, they met for the first time and it was love at first sight. Loving father of Lisa (Rob), Kim (Mike) and Julie (Jim). Proud grandfather of Vanessa (Sara), Ryan (Kendra), Paige (Peter) and Madison (Nathan), Phil (Corinna), Scott (Caryn) and Andrew. Dear brother of John “Jack” (Marie), Shirley (Lorne), Fred (Gloria) and Mary. Brother-in-law to Sharon (John), Linda (Lyle) and Judy (Tommy). Loved by many special nieces and nephews and extended family.
Predeceased by his parents Cecil and Ellen (Pearl), sister Shirley, brother-in-law Lorne, sister-in-law Linda, nephew Paul, father-in-law Robert “Red” and mother-in-law Reta.
Born on March 23, 1941 and raised in Woodstock, New Brunswick, later moved to Ontario where he worked for 35 years at Babcock & Wilcox and retired in 2006 to take on a new love of driving and playing pool.
Remembered by long-time work friends Pat O’Brien, Al Glasgow and Tom Zylstra and special neighbours Gary (Theresa) and Bev, Bob and Jean, Marg (Bob) and Jim (Melissa and Cindy).
Special thanks for care provided by Waterloo Region Paramedics, Dr. Hondubrata, Dr. T. Holling, Dr. Zador. Dr. Roy, Dr. Clarke, Dr. Pondoran and staff at Cambridge Memorial Emergency, Home and Community Care Waterloo-Wellington and nurse Benedetta.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 18, 2022 between 12 – 4pm at the Preston Legion – Branch 126, downstairs lounge, 334 Westminster Drive North, Cambridge, Ontario.
At the request of family, donations may be made to the Preston Legion or a charity of your choice.
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Roy's obituary notice on Facebook.
