Roy L. Peterson

Roy was born on August 22, 1948 in Fort Frances, Ontario to the late Elof and Elna Peterson. He had lived all his life in the Rainy River district. Roy had worked as the manager at Superior Propane for 25 years and had also worked at Tompkin’s Hardware until his retirement. In his younger years Roy enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son Curtis, along with many fun summers at the family cabin boating with his wife Shelby always by his side. He loved and thought the world of his grandchildren, always looked forward to attending family gatherings and playing the accordion. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

Roy was united in marriage to the former Shelby Beck who survives along with their son Curtis (Dory)Peterson. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Kyle and Samara(Sammy), sisters-in-law Jane Peterson and family, Charlene (Gerry) Wood and family, Jackie (Monty) Howarth and family and extended family Linnea Nixon and her children Debbie and Bradley.

Roy was predeceased by his parents Elof and Elna Peterson, his brother Hilding

A celebration of Roy’s life will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Green Funeral Home with Marlyss Thiessen officiating

The honorary pallbearers will be Jack Mattson, Raymond Gustafson, Tom Mosbeck, Art Hammond, Stanley Peterson and Dean Bruyere.

In memoriam donations may be made to Fort Frances Community Chest or the Lions Club in care of Green Funeral Home, Box 427, Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M8

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