Bathurst - Walter Roy, 88, of St. Mary's Ave., Bathurst, passed away on Friday (June 12, 2009) at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, after a brief illness.
Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Doucet) Roy.
He worked as a labourer for most of his life.
He was pre-deceased by his wife, Lina (Chamberlain) Roy.
He is survived by:
Three sons:
Stephan (Jeannette) of Green Point
Donald (Marie) and
Wayne (Corey Griffith) both of Bathurst
One daughter:
Sandra Roy (Jean Pierre Frenette) of Bathurst
Three brothers:
Martin and
Théophile both of Bathurst
George (Theresa) of Sussex
Two sisters:
Yvonne Couture and
Annette Roy both of Bathurst
5 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday (June 15, 2009) at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Cathedral, St. Andrew St., Bathurst. Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst. Donation in memory of Walter may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a favorite charity.