Douglas Arthur Roy

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Douglas Arthur Roy announce his passing on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 12:17 a.m. in the Foothills Hospital at the young age of 73 years. Doug is survived by his sister, Shirley (Chuck) Pettipas of Nova Scotia and his children Doug Roy Jr (Sonja Hartnell), Michelle (Cory) Hirsekorn, and Darren (Kimberley) Roy as well as his children’s mother Sandy Roy; five grandchildren, Allyson Hirsekorn, Bradley Roy, Mitchell Hirsekorn, Dryden Roy and Paige Roy all of Calgary, Alberta; and many nieces and nephews of Nova Scotia.

Douglas was born in Trenton, Nova Scotia on April 27, 1943. He loved the Maritimes that he called home and all the lobster that came with it. He spent 3 years in the Canadian Navy on board The Bonaventure. Years later he became a successful business owner and did everything for his family. He loved the water of Georgian Bay in Ontario and being on his boat; Lucky Lady 1, Lucky Lady 2 and Roys A’Hoy. Being on the boat meant that Doug was relaxed and peaceful. Being on the water with his family meant he had it all. From the time school was out to the start of hockey camps, he was on the water.

He loved the game of hockey and was extremely knowledgeable and he taught anyone who was willing to listen. From being a coach to his boys at their young ages, to sitting in the stands giving signals, he was there when he could and loved every minute of the game. Many have said he had an ability to see the game a little different than most, this gave him the edge when teaching his boys. His daughter was and will always be his little girl. He was always there to encourage her to do her very best in her figure skating and that’s what she always did.

He had a close bond with his children. Each one was different and special in its own way. That same bond passed onto the grandchildren. Family meant everything to Doug. He worked most of his life trying to provide so that his family could have whatever was needed and wanted. The word ‘can’t’ was not allowed in his home. We always had to try, even if we failed.

Doug will always be loved and never forgotten. He will always be with us.

Rest in peace, we love you.

To him who does within him lies, God will not deny His grace - St Augustine of Hippo

Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca