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Roy – Melvin Roderick

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Roy

Roy, Melvin Roderick, 61, of Port Mouton, Queens County, passed away on Thursday, November 13th, 2014, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.  Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late Orville “John” and Muriel “Kathleen” (Williams) Roy.  The best words to describe Melvin would be honest, generous and quick witted. He was very well respected by his family and friends. He had a passion for the sea and was always happy when fishing or taking family or friends on his boat for a fun run. Melvin loved spending quality time with his grandchildren more than anything. Emma his teapot and Lucas, who he loved to go hunting with, but rarely was there a deer harmed on their many outings.  He is survived by his loving daughter, Felicia (Donaldson) Fisher, of Port Mouton; grandchildren, Emma, Lucas; sisters, Patsy (Burnell) Allison, Hollis Bowers (Ralph Baker); brother, John (Maryann); all of Port Mouton; numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a son, Joel; sister Mary Mazie; brothers, Leonard, Bobby.  A Celebration of Melvin’s Life will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Reverend Steven Hopper officiating. Burial will be in Peaceful Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation (kidney dialysis unit). Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Feliicia and Family . So very sorry to see that your Dad passed away. He will be missed by all who knew him especially his family and his pride and joy Emma and Lucas . My thoughts are with you at this very sad time . Hold on to all the good memories . Sincere sympathy . Brenda Lawrence .

  2. Felicia, Donaldson, Emma, Lucas and family
    We are so sorry for the sudden passing of your loved one, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Melvin was such amazing man with a very big heart. He will be missed by many. Take comfort in knowing that he is now pain free and flying high with the Angels.

  3. I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father, Felicia. I hope that in the days to come that the pain of this happening will subside as you go on with your family life that includes Emma, Lucas, Donaldson, and your Mother.
    My very Best to you and Family always !
    With Love, Burgess

  4. Felicia and all of Melvins Family

    So sorry to hear of Melvins’ passing, I was glad I was able to have a chat with him at Tim’s just a short time ago. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  5. Felicia and families we was so sorry to hear of Melvin passing our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time R.I.P. Melvin

  6. We are deeply saddened for the loss of your father/grandfather. Know that our love and thoughts are with you and you are on our minds constantly.

  7. We were sorry to hear about Melvin. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.

  8. Felicia and family, so sorry to hear of your dads passing. My thoughts are with you all.

  9. So sorry to hear of Melvin’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all. R.I.P. Melvin

  10. Felisha, Daonaldson, Emma and Lucas
    We are so very sorry for your loss. The slideshow tribute is amazing! Just like Melvin.

  11. So very to sorry to here about Melvin.He was a good person and always seem to be happy …our prayers and thoughts are with your .family

  12. So sorry for the passing of Uncle Melvin our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to all……. he will be missed by all…thinking of his grandchildren who meant the world to him. May he rest in peace.

  13. Felicia and Families,

    We are sorry to hear that Melvin has passed. Our thoughts are with you in your time of great loss. RIP Melvin.

  15. Felicia and family, our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  16. To the Melvin’s Family , So sorry for your loss, we just never know when it’s our time ,Sincerely, Tish and Richard.

  17. Dear Felicia:
    What wonderful pictures you have, you can see his pride and joy was his precious grandchildren. It is hard to find words to console a person at this very sad time, but it will take you time to heal. You have a lot of good memories, pull from those and think of the good times you all had. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.

  19. Dear Felicia, Donaldson & Family,
    We are sending our most sincere condolences in the loss of your Dad.We hope it helps to know that others care and are thinking of you at this very sad time . Take care , hugs to all of you.

    Love Dennis and Sherri <3

  20. Felicia and family we are sorry to hear of Melvin’s passing , our thoughts and prayers are with you .

  23. Felicia – so sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. My condolences to you and your Mother.

  24. Felicia, Donaldson, and Family:
    So sorry for your unexpected loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

  25. To all of Melvins family, I am so sorry to hear of Melvins tragidy.I have known Melvin for many years and found him very easy to talk with and a very pleasant guy to be around.I am sure he will be thought of often by his many friends. Our thoughts are with you.

  26. To Melvins family, we were sorry for the sudden passing of your loved one. Thoughts and prayers are going out to you all.

  27. Dear Felicia,
    My heart aches for you and your family for the grief and shock over the loss of your Dad. May you draw strength from all the prayers being offered for you and your family.
    God be with you
    Zona

  28. Felicia, Donaldson and family,

    Sorry to hear your Dad has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Cheryl and Bill Bouges

  29. Dear Felicia, Donaldson, Emma and Lucas, So sorry to hear of your father/grandfather’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts at this very sad time. It certainly isn’t easy to lose your Dad. Treasure all of your wonderful memories , love and support each other in the sad days ahead…… Susan & Kenny & family

  30. Felicia,Donaldson and family. Sorry to hear of your fathers passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  31. Felicia and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear of Melvins passing. I will always remember how he would smile whenever our conversation would include you and and his grandchildren…I pray that your family will find peace knowing he is now with his heavenly father .

  32. We were shocked to hear of your Dad’s passing. You all have your memories that you will have forever. Please take care. Sending hugs your way.

  34. Felicia. We didn’t know your father , but he was certainly taken from you far too soon. This is a difficult time , but be comforted by the number of family and friends around you who care a great deal. Our thoughts are with you , Donaldson , Emma and Lucas

  35. Felicia and family members – Memory of Melvin and your photo slideshow of your father brought tears to our eyes. It tells so much of who he was and how dear family was to his heart and as his source of deep, deep pride. While we are somewhat newcomers to Port Mouton, Melvin treated us very, very well on our regular get-togethers on Howie and Charlotte’s back deck. I also recall Melvin’s determination and perseverance to get better and to return to his boat and to friends in Port Mouton while visiting him in Halifax hospital a few years back during his heart surgery.We shall miss him but shall not forget him. Take comfort during this trying time of all the people who your father touched and how much others care.

  36. Felicia, we were very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Sincere condolances to you and your family.

  37. I would like to convey a sincere expression of sympathy to the family of Melvin Roy in your time of great sorrow.

    Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

    With Sincere Condolences,

    Sterling Belliveau, MLA

  38. Felicia:

    I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. After watching the video I could see how he loved you and his grandchildren. I know from watching Robert and Mitchell leaving in the truck to head out to camp, that there is a special bond between the two of them. Lucas shared that bond with your Dad and that is something he will always cherish.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

  40. We were very sorry to hear of the tragic passing of your father. I know he meant the world to you and your family.He is in a better place now and will be watching over all of you. I know your children will miss him dearly. We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Hugs to all of you

  42. Felicia & Family,

    We are both so, so sorry. Melvin will be deeply missed.

    Melvin was a Dear Friend, Great Mentor & Generous Soul.

    Rest well Skipper…

  43. Felicia and all the family:we were so sorry to hear of your Dads passing,our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  45. Felicia, Donaldson, Emma, and Lucas:

    We were so saddened to hear of your father’s(grandfather’s) passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the angels love and care for him as you did!
    xo Carol and Peter

  46. Felicia & Family, we are sorry to hear the passing of your dad…our thoughts and prayers are with you…his suffering is no more and he is free from pain…Flying High with the Angels who will watch over you…R.I.P. Melvin

  47. Felicia, Donaldson and family, I was so sorry to hear of your great loss. Remember the love you shared with your dad and try to take comfort from knowing that your family and friends are there for you.

  48. Dear Johnny ,Felicia and the rest of the family ..you’ve had many loses in your family,we send our sincere condolences to all the family …may he rest in peace.Love to all Mike & Sandy

  49. Felicia & Family, so sorry to hear about your father’s passing, you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time

  50. Felicia, Donaldson, Emma & Lucas

    We’re sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your father/grandfather. Our sincere condolences at this difficult time.

    Madeline & Gary

  51. Felicia & family,
    Felicia, I am writing this and crying. Your father, Curtis, your mom
    and myself we all grew up together. I just keep thinking of all the good times we spent together in the little house in SW. Your father had a great sense of ‘dry ha-ha’, we all just took his jokes “with a grain of salt”. He was very generous and we know how much he loved his grandchildren. We can only hope that he is re-united with Joel and his parents. That is all we can hope for in our passing, to be with family. Know we are thinking of you and all your family and if there is anything we can do for you, just call.
    Love The Daury’s

  52. Felicia, Donaldson and family,
    We’ve had the privilege of knowing Melvin for many years. What will live on in our memory of him was his zest for life and his boundless generosity. This was most apparent at the end of each lobster season when his boat was a hub of activity and there was always enough goodies to go around. The more the merrier. He happily would give lobsters to the men who delivered diesel fuel or to those who just happen to drop by his boat at the right time..
    Through all the challenges that Melvin faced in his life, he always remained strong and never gave up on his zest for life and his innate desire to make others around him happy. We will miss him.
    Please accept our deepest sympathy.

  53. Dear Felicia and family
    Thinking of you during this very sad time. My condolences to the entire family.

  55. Felicia and Family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this very sad time.Your memories will help you get through.Your Dad would like for you to smile when you think of him.Take care of you and the family.

  57. Dear Felicia and family: Holly and I were saddened by your loss. Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you. Your Dad was a lovely man. Blessings, Heather and Holly

  58. Felicia, Donaldson, Emma and Lucas; Even though we didn’t know your father/grandfather personally, we still knew from many people that he was an exceptionally nice person with a loving passion for his family. The lost is always felt more strongly when that person filled such a huge part of your heart. Remember a part of him will always be watching, loving and guiding you all and with God’s speed will the memories turn from pain to comfort in the days and years ahead.
    Wendy and Al

  59. So very sorry to read of Melvin’s passing. Our most sincere thoughts of sympathy to all of his family.
    Susan and Peter and the Crowley family

  60. Felicia, We are so sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family at this difficult time.

  61. Felicia, Donaldson, Emma and Lucas:
    I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I was there to give you all a big hug. I will be thinking of you all.

    xo

    Kara

  62. Felicia and family, so very sorry for your loss, I know you will miss him dearly..in my thoughts..Linda Moulton..hugs !!

  63. Felicia
    We are all shocked by the unexpected tragic loss of Melvin. It has been a tough year for your family. You and Donaldson are two of the most generous and loving people we have ever had the pleasure to meet. Melvin’s quirky sense of humour will never be forgotten in our little corner of Nova Scotia.
    Love from the Bibbys, Shelley, Ian, Gabriel and Elliot

  64. Felicia we are so sorry for the loss of your father just remember all the good time you had with him and remember no matter where he is you will always be daddy,s little girl love to you Louise Joey an Chrissy
    Tanner

  66. Felicia & family,

    I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I remember meeting him when we were teenagers…he was really nice and funny. I know you have known much sorrow with tragedy in your family, but I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Keep your memories close to your heart.
    Heather

  67. Felicia and family ,
    So sorry to hear about your father, so young to have died. Hold close in your hearts all the good memories and know he is with God now.

  68. So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies and condolences. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss visiting with Melvin. Every time we seen him he always had something smart to tease Bob about 🙂 he was always asking after the kids and the kids loved going to visit. He always had something to show the kids and a story to entertain them with. We will miss going over for the occasional evening bacon and pancakes. Melvin you will be missed by us all. Take care family.

  69. Felicia we are so sorry to hear about your Dad,such a tragedy.I can see by the pictures the love he had for his family.With deepest sympathy Barb and Jordan Inness…

  70. Dear Felicia and extended family … so sorry to hear of the tragic passing of your father. Is never great being away from my home town when you hear of tragedies like these. Focus on the good times, the laughs, the memories they help you get through the worst of times … big hugs to all

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