ROY – Elva Gertrude, known as “Deb”,74, of Milton, Queens County, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 18th, 2010 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, with her daughter and best friend Jane at her side.
Born in Liverpool on July 5th, 1936, Deb was a daughter of the late George and Jean Grace (Stevens) Westhaver.
In her early years, Deb enjoyed playing softball and doing a little gardening. She was a former cook for Lanes in Liverpool for a a number of years. A devoted and beloved wife and companion of Schedule, Deb worked from home for the past 25 years as a bookkeeper for their wood contracting business and in recent years enjoyed their retirement with trips to their newly built cabin.
Surviving besides Schedule, her husband of 54 years, are her daughters: Jane (John Croft) of Mill Village; Pat (Dan) Christoph of Red Deer, AB; Janet “Peggy” (Bruno) Delisle of Waasis, NB; Son Greg (Michelle Whynot-Roy) of Milton. Grandchildren: Allen of Middlefield, Harmony and Michael, both of Alberta; Jacob and Evan, both of New Brunswick and Tyler of Milton. Great grandchildren: Nathan of Middlefield; and Brooke of Alberta. Deb is also survived by her sisters: Gladys of Danesville; Ellen of Milton; Judy of Liverpool. Her brothers Maurice of Liverpool; Victor of Milton and George of Liverpool.
She was predeceased by her sisters: Margaret in infancy, Marion, and Sheila. Brothers: Burton, Jimmy and Vic.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A family memorial will be held at a later date. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Faith (Faye) D'Eon)
John and I are so sorry to hear about Deb,We both knew her for a long time, we went to school together,worked together,Deb had a way about her , she was easy going, we always had a chat when we would meet at Sobeys, always a laugh ,a friendly smile, I will miss you Deb, Not to many left like you.Your friend Faye.
Shirley & Paul Shot
To the Roy & Westhaver families: We were saddened to read of your loving wife and mother’s passing. She will be remembered by all that knew her., and we know she will be missed. Remember the good times, and gain strength from each other.
Mike Ozon
To the Roy Family:
So sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. I enjoyed my visits with her when I was there to read the power metre. She was a delightful person that always had a smile even when she was not feeling well. She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mike Ozon
Darren Whynot & Lisa tarr
Sorry to hear of your loss thinkin of you and your family at these hard times R.I.P Deb
Kelly
I am so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing.I’ll always remember the years I knew her.Pat and Peggy Jane your mom was a great lady that I will always remember with love.
Darren whynot & Lisa tarr
Sorry to hear of your loss thinking of you and your family at this sad time R.I.P Deb
Donna & Donald Huphman
Schedule Jane ,Patty Peggy ,Greg and families. We was so sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing ..,Every time she seen me at Sobeys grocorey shopping she always came over where i was to see how i was doing..we would have a chat about when i was small and lived next door to her and she always had a smile whenever i seen her ..Always remember the good times you had with her .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time ..Debbie’s flying high with the Angels now and free from pain ..R.I.P. Debbie
Philip & Rosalie Croft
Jane & John, Mr. Roy and families,
We were both very sorry to hear of Mrs. Roy’s passing. May you find strength and comfort in your family and friends at this most difficult time for you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great loss.
Sincerely,
Philip & Rosalie
ROSS&HEATHER WHYNOT
ROY FAMILY,So sorry for your loss,Deb was a wonderful person.
doug and sylvia zwicker and brian and kim mansfield
we are sorry to hear of your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
deepest sympathies,
doug & sylvia zwicker
brian & kim mansfield
Wade & Angela Oxner
Jane and Families, So sorry to here of Deb’s passing . She was such a nice person . I can remember working up to Milton Falls Resturant and in come’s Deb with a smile . Where ever you seen Deb , she would always stop and talk…. She is going to be sadly missed… Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you……… xo
Eugene,Ethel Ingram and Family
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in your time of sorrow.
Eugene,Ethel and Family
Danny & Diana Hirtle
To the Roy family, So sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Remembering the good times helps to get you through .
Rose (Whynot) Wright
Jane, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Such a sad loss…may good memories help to get you through. God bless!
Dale Whynot
Schedule and family was so sorry to hear about Debbie. She was always pleasant and spoke or smiled when she saw me. its hard to lose someone but you all have each other and your friends to help you through it. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
My fondest memories of her was when we were kids all living in the same yard. Hang on to your memories and treasure them.
Don and Sue Turner
Pat, Dan and Family,
We are so sorry to here about your mom. Our thoughts are with you now and always.
With Love
Don & Sue and Family
and Etta Westhaver (Don’s mom)
Elizabeth Joudrey & Family
Sorry to hear about her passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours…
Dorris, Richard & Family
Sorry, to hear about your loss, If there’s anything we can do for you please let us know. We will miss her deeply…
Dorris, Richard & Family
Sorry to hear about your loss, If there’s anything we can do for you don’t be afraid to ask. She will be missed deeply…
doris conrad
doris conrad and family sorry to hear about your loss. our prayers are with you.
Betty-Jean & Beverley Colp
Jane and family we send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. Memories of the time you spent with her will help you at this sad time.
Bertha Gerhardt
To judy ,Helen and all your families:so sorry to hear about Debra.We usually met while shopping but she was always so friendly She will certainlybe missed.Bertha
Linda Waite
Janet, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the sudden passing of your mother. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Annette Hartlen
Dear Peggy, Pat, Greg, Schedule and Jane
I was saddened to hear of loss. I have many fond memories of Debbie when I was growing up on Beaverdam and friends with Peggy. Death is never easy but the memories are what keeps us going during the days, weeks and years ahead. My thoughts are with you all.
Annette and family
Teresa Smiley
So sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to the family.
Teresa Smiley
Greenfield, NS
Katherine Archibald
I am so sorry to hear of Debs Passing . always when I came I said I was going to visit home and never did ,so sorry now I didn’t . I always loved her laughter.She was a great person.Alway had somthing good to say ..She will be missed . .To the family my condolences .
Zona and Stephen Hatt
Dear Mr Roy and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.She always had a smile and such a nice personality when speaking with her. Patty and Dan I know this is such a difficult time for you and all your family. Keep all the memories you hold dearly close and I pray that God will be with you .You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest condolences.
Zona and Stephen
judy hartlen stanton
so sorry to hear the passing of elva she new me when i lived there in the fiftys i live in digby co. now i new her husband schedule too my prayers go out to your family
Smith & Ellis Anthony
Schedule, sons, daughters, brothers and sisters & grandchildren
I was deeply saddened , yesterday morning when I got a phone call from my brother Hibbert and his wife Josie, telling me tthat Deb had passed away. I have many fond memories of Deb when we were growing up . She spent a lot fo time at our house with me and my late sister Joyce. My mom just loved her to pieces. It has been quite a while since I last saw her but we would always reminisce of days gone by and we would catch up with each other on our families. Deb had a great smile and was very good natured.
Smith and I extend our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Marjorie Rhyno
Schedule, Jane, Pat, Peggy and Greg,
So sorry to hear about Aunt Deb. My thoughts are with you all. I will miss her so much, her laughter and her wisdom. I know Mom will be lost without her, as they talked every day. Keep her memories close and she will always be in your hearts. Wish I could be there, but hugs to all.
Love Marjorie
Barbara McLeod
Schedule and Jane, I am so sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. I do not know all of the family but I offer my condolences to you and them.
Debbie was a very nice lady and she will be sadly missed by many, Bless you………………….
sarah and albert whynot
sorry to hear about ded passing she was a good friend to me sorry.sarah whynot
Wilma and family
Schedule,Pat, Jane,Peggy and Greg so sorry for your loss ,she was a kind woman I know she used me just like a part of her family when we were kids,I will always have fond memories of her like going swimming or even cleaning those big bags of corn, and I will always hold them memories near .Now take care of one another and hold on to your memories,and God took another angel home R.I.P.aunt Debbie Love Wilma
Cindy Wamboldt
So sorry about the passing of Deb, she was a great lady who was always so nice to me. My thoughts are with Jane, Pat, Peggy, Greg and Schedule. Wish I could be there. My prayers are with you all.
Love you all,
Cindy Wamboldt
Cindy and Kevin Borden
What a shock to hear of Aunt Debbie’s passing. She was so sweet, loved to see her when she visited mom and I would just happen along.I remember how she loved to swim and i enjoyed swimming with her and mom years ago at the Milton pool. Love the picture that you have posted of her. It really shows how beautiful she was, both inside and out. I know mom will miss her dearly but she will always be with her in her heart and memories. Just know she is with her family and is loved. xo Cindy (Rhyno) Borden
Sharon&John Rhyno
So sorry and shocked to hear of Debbies passing.I was just talking to her about a week ago into the grocery.I first got to know Debbie while we were going through upgrading school in 1971 or 1972.She was one of the friendliest people I know.Always a smile for everyone.Heartfelt sympathy for all the family.
Earl & Jane Roy
Sorry to hear about your loss, Our thoughts are with you.
Phil & Phyllis MacLean
Phil and I are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing, Jane. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Ruby and Richard Coombs
We send our sympathy . This is a sad time. We are thinking of your family.
Debbie & Gene Wamboldt
so sorry to hear of your loss,you are in our prayers and thoughts
Kathi (Harding) Parlee
To all of Deb’s family – I was shocked and saddened to hear about this. Deb was a wonderful person…a great co-worker of mine and Mom’s (Fran) at Lane’s…always a lot of fun at adult swim at Milton Pool with her and Helen…always a smile and “hello” when we ran into each other…she was a gentle and kind spirit. I will miss seeing her. Dad (Jim) joins me in sending our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dale & Richard Mckinnon
To the family of Deb…sorry sory to hear the passing of Deb.Deb was a wonderful person.our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
shelley mansfield
My deepest condolences to the family,,, Deb was a joy to wait on and talk to on her trips to sobeys,,, she will be sadly missed. My prayers are with you all..
Cathy Lane
Pat and Jane, I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a lovely person and so kind.
David & Judy Whynott mersey point
We are surprised and sorry to hear of your loss and share your sorrow. Deb was always a friendly and nice person to talk to at any time you met her. May God be with you all.
Valerie Rhyno
To Aunt Deb’s loving family.
I am deeply saddened by her passing. I will miss her very much. She was such a sweet person.
I had the pleasure of working with her at Lanes; Jane , Pat And Peggy too. May you gather strength from one another in this time of sorrow. I am thinking of you all and send my love.
Sincerely,
Val
Susan Lane
It is with sadness that I write having just heard of Deb’s passing. Debbie worked with us at Lane’s for many years and remained a loyal friend. Deb always inquired about our parents and the inn. She hadn’t worked at Lane’s for many years, but always seemed like such a big part of who we are today.
Our thoughts and prayers go to her family ( many of whom followed her footsteps and worked with us). The only thing that makes a time like this bearable is a large, loving famiy like yours. We’ll always miss your smiling face, Deb.
Cindy (Cunningham) MacPherson
To the Roy family,
So sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. She was one of the nicest people in the world. I know how hard it is to lose someone that you love, my thoughts are with you all.
Cindy MacPherson
Esmar Hansen
In memory of Debby (Elva) Roy (Westhaver)
I was surprised and very sad when I got the news, at Sea, that you had passed away.
You were my mother in-law and you were a good mother in-law.
We had a very good relationship and the warmt and respect between the two of us was mutual. I thank you so very much for that.
You came a lot to the home at Barss St. and later at Cowie St. and I always enjoyed your company.
I was always welcome at your home and never did I leave your kitchen, hungry. You were always there with the good word. Thank you for that, too.
I will always remember you as a very special one who passed my path.
With deepest respect.
Esmar