“I am Mi’kmaq from the People of the Dawn in Unama’ki. I have walked this Earth for a short time, but I have been fortunate to travel and learned that love is most important in life. Be strong, work together, be patient and do not give up hope!
I am Mi’kmaq, but we all are ONE people.”
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Joseph Herney, age 67 of Eskasoni, on March 28, 2021. He passed away at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born at St. Rita’s Hospital, Sydney. He was a son of the late Margaret (Paul) and Matthew Herney. Roy was a member of the Holy Family Parish. He was a Table Game Dealer at Casino Nova Scotia for 21 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, godfather, brother, uncle, and a friend to anyone who needed him. In addition, Roy was honoured to be a Pipe Carrier.
Roy was strong, patient, compassionate, he was a man of his word, a gentle loving spirit like no other, he smiled with wisdom which carried us through tough times. He loved people, nature and LIFE.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Angela Young-Herney; his children Margaret (Sidney Sr.), Beverly (Ross), and Matilda (Boyd); his grandchildren Levana (Tyler), Cassandra, Marcus, Charlotte, Attuwen, Sidney Jr., Kingston, Krystal, and Katelyn; great grandchildren Serenity, Amaya, Nate, Harvey, Scarlette and Marcie; godchildren Vanessa, Matthew and Stephen. Roy is also survived by his sisters Diana, Mary Agnes Rose Casey ‘Toots’, Debbie Paul and Anne Marie Michael; brothers John and William ‘Loppy’, and many nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by sisters Margaret and Matilda; brothers Louis and Peter; grandson Mark Anthony; grandchild infant baby Herney, godchild Catherine, adopted mother Mary Julia Michael.
A special thanks to the Cancer Center and the Palliative Care team, also to all therapists, nurses, doctors, elders, colleagues, musicians, friends and family. We the family would also like to thank Chief Leroy Denny and Council for their support.
The visitation will begin at 7pm on Tuesday April 6, at the Gabriel Center, Eskasoni and continue until Funeral Mass at 10:30 am on Thursday April 8, Holy Family Church in Eskasoni with Fr. An-tolin Asor officiating. Burial will be in the Parish cemetery at a later date.
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