Roy, Albert Eugene, age 78, of Hunts Point, Queens County. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, it is with great sadness that we announce Alberts’s passing on Wednesday, March 11th, 2015, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Liverpool on March 29th, 1936, he was a son of the late William “Bill” and Lillian (Oickle) Roy.
Albert was a loving husband and father. Always being an achiever, he was the manager of Acadia Store and Dominion. Being a sailor, he always went back to the sea. He owned and operated Roy’s Restaurant and later Roy’s Guest House. Albert was always a good carpenter building his own home, he loved his gardens and looking over the water from his home in Hunts Point.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Sylvia (Brannen); son Kevin (Sherry), of Hunts Point, who was his pride and joy; sisters Lillian (John) Oickle, of Milton, Joan (Larry) Tiffany, of Utah; brother, Milford (Ruby), of Halifax; sisters in law, Betty Roy, of Greenfield, Bev Roy, of Liverpool; great step grandson, Stephen (Julia) Chapman, of Halifax and step great granddaughter, Cinderella; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers, Calvin and Max.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Celebration of Albert’s Life will be held on Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., followed by a reception, all from Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. No flowers by request. Donations in Albert’s memory may be made to your local food bank. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Robert & Sally Fader
Dear Sylvia, Kevin, Lil & family:
Robert and I were so sorry to read of Albert’s passing. He was a great guy and always enjoyed talking to him. Thinking of you at this very sad time.
Ron & Barb Campbell
Sylvia, Kevin, Sherry & Family
We are saddened to hear of Al’s passing. He was a very nice man.
We will miss our weekly chats with him. Please accept our condolences.
Lorne Wilson
My deepest condolences to Albert’s family. I met Albert just a few years back and he certainly left a very big impression on me, great sense of humour, great love for his family! He will be missed and always remembered!
Donna and david Dicks
Kevin , Sylvia and Family, So very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you all Take care.
Enid MacKay
Sylvia please accept my sincere sympathy.As a good friend of mine told me The first year is the worse. Believe me it does take time.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Enid
irving whynot
Albert was a good man .I knew and worked with him years ago.He will be missed
Crystal Roy
So sorry to hear of Albert’s passing. May you all find comfort in each other for the trying days ahead.
Rose (Veinot) Mooers
My condolences to the Roy family. I worked in the restaurant that Albert owned in Sandy Cove. He was a very nice man. God bless you all at this sad time.
Peggy & Francis Payzant,
Dear Sylvia & Kevin::::
I am totally Shocked to hear of Albert’s passing. I was talking to Al & Kevin Up at the hospital when we were all there for tests a couple of Weeks Ago. He was so happy go lucky and full of Life!!!! I will always Remember working for Al at the Restaurant in Sandy Cove. We certainly had a lot of fun and he was so Good To Me while I was working For him. Roy Never forgot me after all those years and never went by me without saying Hello or How are You!!!! He Certainly Had A lot of Love For You And Kevin and made sure that Everyone Knew about it Too!!! May God Be with you Both At this most Difficult time in your Lives And May Roy now Rest In Peace for he is now Free From Pain!!!! Spread your Wings Roy And Fly High With The other Angels!!!!!
Sincerely Peggy Payzant!!!!!
Janet and George Fletcher
We were sorry to hear about Albert. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Alice Verge
Sorry for your loss… he was such a people person… always had time to stop and chat where ever he met you… and you will miss him dearly. They say time heals I found it just rearranges your memories and you will remember the good times more with a smile on your face..
Donald and Judy Joudrey
Sylvia and family , so sorry to hear of Albert’s passing he was always the same every time you saw him or talked to him, we had a lot of good times together he will be missed for sure..Our condolences to you and your family’ Donald and Judy.
MaryAnn and Scott Rhyno
Sylvia, Kevin and Sherry
We are so very sorry for your loss.Please accept our deepest condolences.
Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth
We were so sorry to hear of Albert’s passing. I do remember the days of the restaurant in Sandy Cove and the great times there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. Our deepest condolences to you Sylvia, Kevin and family.
Diane Smith
Milford, Ruby and families
I am sorry to hear about Albert’s passing. He is no longer in pain and his suffering has ended. May the memories that you have help as you grieve his passing.
Diane
Walter and Sherri miller
Sylvia and Kevin: We were saddened to hear of Albert’s passing,he was a great guy and always a pleasure to talk too.Our condolences to all the family at this sad time.
John Murray
Sincere condolences to all the family. Albert was a great guy and was admired by many. Donna and John
Shirley & Paul Shot
Sylvia and family: Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. You’ve lost someone who was a special part of your family. Albert always had a friendly smile and a moment to talk. May you find comfort in each other and in all the compassion that comes to you at this time.
Becky and Tim McKinnon
KEVIN, so sorry to hear of your father’s passing, take comfort in all your wonderful memories
Bruce Theriau
Sylvia and Family:
So sorry to hear of Alberts’ passing. I sailed with him up North, and we had many laughs and conversations. He was a great guy to work with and talk to, it was a pleasure to have know him.
Linda Lucier
Sylvia and Kevin and all the Roy family,
I am so very sorry to hear this news,it was only a short time ago that I was talking to Albert, and he was not about himself, but about how I was doing.He asked me to come and visit,and was truly cheerful. He will be so missed.God be with you.
Brad and Nacy
Sylvia and Kevin,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. I can not express the love I have for all of you. I have looked up to Uncle Albert since I can remember. You can take the boy out of Nova Scotia, but you can’t take Nova Scotia out of the boy.
Eddie and Evie Fisher
Sorry to hear about Albert,s passing.. He was a very nice man . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Hugh &Pat Dixon
Sylvia &Family
So sorry to hear of Alberts passing.Always enjoyed our talks with him at the stores.Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Sandra Turpin
My most sincere sympathy to all the family during this most difficult and sad time. God Bless.
michelle wintersc
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing but we know he is in a better place my prayers are with you & your family at this sad time God Bless all of you Dave & Michelle.
Ruth Anne Zwicker
Sylvia and Kevin
So sorry to hear of Alberts passing. He was always such a pleasant cheerful person with a beautiful smile. Take care…
Donald Zwicker
Sylvia and family my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time Albert was a wounderfull man. God Bless .
glen simpson
My condolences to the Roy family.Thinking of you at this very sad time.
Muriel and Earl Brooks
Dear Sylvia and Kevin..Earl and I were so sorry to hear of Albert’s passing..Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time..I wish we could be with you..Your friend Muriel.
Merv Bernadette Hartlen
Sylvia Kevin and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you . May your memories help to guide you through this difficult time.
Merv Bernadette Hartlen
Robert and Marjorie MacGowan
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere condolence’s. Albert was a true gentleman and he certainly will be missed.
David and Vivian Huskins
To Sylvia, Kevin and Sherry
Sorry to read of your loss. We will not be able to be there with you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. A great neighbour and our first customer when we opened our little grocery store back a few years ago. He will be missed. Hold your memories close and it will help you get through the times a head. We are in Georgia and will not be home for at least another month. Will see you then. Vivian and David Huskins
Muriel and Earl Brooks
Dear Sylvia and Kevin…Earl and I were so sorry to hear of Albert’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Betty Everett
To all the families .So very sorry to hear of Alberts passing .My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.
Jeanette whynot
To all the families.So sorry to hear of Alberts passing. My thoughts are with everyone at this sad time.
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
Sylvia,Kevin and Family:It is with sadness that we hear of Albert’s passing Condolences extended to all his family.
rahn & blanche o'connell
sorry to hear of your father’s passing
Helen Lilly
Sylvia,Kevin and Sherry:
So sorry to hear about Albert, MY thoughts and prayers go to the family at this most difficult time.
Barbara Keans
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad Kevin and Sherry. My prayers are with you and your family. Barb and Chris Keans Evans and family.
Leon & Norma Robertson
We are so sorry to hear your sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Please pass on our condolence’s to all Albert’s family.
Leon & Norma
Pat & Doug Lohnes
Sylvia, Kevin & Family
Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Pat(Amirault) Lohnes & Doug
Manson & Nancy White
Lil & Family: Sorry to hear of Albert’s passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Manson & Nancy
Kevin and Debbie Page
Please accept our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin and Debbie Page
kimberly webber
I was very sad when I read this. I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the family of this wonderful man. He stopped and chatted with me every time he was in the Superstore where I work. He was a very kind man with a handsome smile. I will miss those chats. Take care.
Roger and Valerie Wilcox
Sylvia, Kevin & family,
We were saddened to learn of Albert’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Ralph & Shirley Morton
To Sylvia, Kevin and the Roy families. So sorry to hear of Albert,s passing. He was a good man and liked by all that knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Cherish your greatest memories and he will be with you forever.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Our sincere condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you all.
les cosby
sorry to hear of your loss went to sea on bcm atlantic with albert he was a fine cook and nice person
Pat Cochrane
My sincerest condolences to Albert’s family, especially Lillian and Sylvia. I have known Albert forever, and we always had a laugh when we met. He will be missed.
John & Nancy Leefe
Sylvia, Kevin & Family,
Albert faced a long illness with the same fortitude with which he faced life. He always had a smile, was a friend to all he met. He cared deeply for his family and treasured friendships which were many.
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Paul and Cathleen
Dear Sylvia,Kevin,Lillian,Joan and Family
Albert was a fine,friendly person and a good cook too.He always seemed to be positive and full of good cheer. He will be missed by all. Take care one and all,
Paul
Cindy Mooers
To the family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Charlotte @ Cindy
Zona
Dear Mrs Roy, Kevin and Sherry,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that many prayers are being said for you.
my deepest condolences
Zona
Sterling Belliveau
I would like to convey a sincere expression of sympathy to the family of Albert Roy in your time of great sorrow. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Becky Long (Jollimore)
Sylvia and Kevin Sorry to hear of Albert’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.
Debbie & Maynard Carrier
To Sylvia, Kevin and the Roy families. So sorry to hear of Albert,s passing. He was a good man and liked by all that knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Cherish your greatest memories and he will be with you forever.