John L. Roy

Peacefully with family at his side, on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the Portage District General Hospital, John L. Roy, of Portage la Prairie, beloved husband of Jocelyn, father of Dave (Jen), & Margo, grandfather of Jordann Zimmer, Kiera, Evan and Shawn Roy passed away at the age of 58 years.

Prayers will be held in the Chapel of the Omega Funeral Home on Monday, June 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM with Deacon Bill Parrack officiating followed by a reception at the Omega Funeral Home.

Interment will take place at a later date in PEI.

John was born on April 5, 1950 son of Eileen and Leo Roy at Lac Megantic, Quebec, where he was raised and received his education. He then joined the RCAF in 1969. here he became a meteorologist, a profession that took him from coast to coast, and to Alert, and Lahr, Germany. In 1974 he married Jocelyn Cousins in PEI and together they raised their 2 children. In 1990 they moved to portage with the RCAF, but when the base closed, he remained working at the same position only as a civilian.

Predeceased by his father, he leaves to mourn his passing his wife, children, and grandchildren his mother Eileen Roy of Ottawa, one sister Pat Wallace of Ottawa, one brother Rob Roy of Vancouver, brothers & Sisters-in-law Wayne (Mary) Cousins, Donald (Sandra) MacKay and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1T8 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our web site www.omegafuneralhome.com “Dedicated to those we serve”.