Roy Earl Witty

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Roy Earl Witty in his 89th year, peacefully at King City Lodge on March 14th, 2014. Roy, loving father to Tom (Jan) and Earl (Wanda), also a husband, a step-father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, and a brother. He doted on his extended family and will be missed by all. Roy grew up on the family farm and tried his hand at farming till the arrival of his two sons forced him to leave farming and enter the automotive business working at B & A Motors, Parkwood Cadillac Chev Olds and Plaza Pontiac Buick. After leaving the automotive business he went to work at York University, Keele Street Campus, where he enjoyed helping both staff and students pursue their goals.

A lifetime member of the Church of Christ, Roy was known for his singing and his love of his Lord. One of the great joys in his life was his service as a Deacon of the Strathmore Church of Christ.

Roy was known for his kindness and love of service to his fellow man. A quiet man, he loved life, his family and everyone he met.

Visitation will be held at Jerrett Funeral Home “ North York Chapel”, 6191 Yonge Street, Toronto (south of Steeles Avenue) on Wednesday, March 19th, 2014 from 1pm until time of Funeral Service in the chapel at 2pm. The family would like to extend its appreciation and gratitude to the staff of King City Lodge for their compassion and thoughtfulness in Roy’s last months. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice and in Roy’s memory, do a kind turn for a friend and be kind to each other. Condolences to the family may be left at www.jerrettfuneralhometoronto.ca