Roy Sharcott

He began his working life as an outboard and power saw mechanic in the Courtenay/Campbell River area working at Henry Bill's and Power Saw Sales & Service. In 1958 he moved to Nanaimo and found work at Ira Becker & Sons, Island Chain Saw and C.I.L. Industries. In 1961 he went to work at Richardson's Marina. While there he built and launched his first steel tug. By 1966 he had decided to go to work for himself. He beachcombed and towed log booms for the G. W. Dorman sawmill. In 1972 he completed and launched his second tug. As the years passed more tugs were added to the fleet. Roy continued in the towboat industry for nearly 50 years as an owner, skipper and shore mechanic.

Despite the demands of being in business, Roy carved out enough personal time to train for and attain his private pilot's licence. He flew his own Cessna for several years. His other interest was cars and he had many of them over his life time. He was particularly pleased with his 1940 Ford frame off restoration. He had an eye for detail and it showed in the perfection of each of his projects.

Roy was seldom idle. If he wasn't building something full size he was in his hobby room hand crafting beautifully made ship models or miniature steam engines. Even at an advanced age he had projects in mind that he wanted to complete. He led a busy and fulfilling life.

Roy was predeceased by his parents William & Florence, brothers Stan and Mike and sister Beth. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gloria, son Dean, daughter Lisa, granddaughter Chelsea Challis (Scott), two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

As Roy wished, no service is planned. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the local SPCA in Roy's memory.

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