Obit: ROY, Ella Merle [nee STRONG]
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- Subject: Obit: ROY, Ella Merle [nee STRONG]
- From: "David Winter" <David_Winter_uid1419@yahoogroups.inv_ alid>
- Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 06:55:54 -0000
Ella Merle Roy
1923-2017
Roy, Ella Merle (Strong), Truro, 93. It is with deep sadness that the family
of Ella Roy announces her passing. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by
the love of her family at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro, on Friday, March
24, 2017. Born in Spencers Island, she was a daughter of the late Earl and
Hattie (Robinson) Strong. Ella took great pride in caring for her family.
She was a beautiful cook and enjoyed preparing wonderful meals for her
family. Ella's family always came before herself, their happiness and
comfort was always the most important thing to her. She will be greatly
missed and always treasured by her whole family for the great love and care
that she gave selflessly. Her Family feels very privileged to have had her
in their lives for as long as they have. A great many times have been shared
and enjoyed over these years. These moments have given them the memories
that will be carried forward with love and pride.
She is survived by her daughters, Beverly McCoul (Bert) of Truro, Shelley
Roemer (Bob) of Enfield; son Kevin Roy (Glenda) of East Mountain;
grandchildren, Annette (Babineau) Hanson (Scott), Tamara (McCoul) Robar
(Michael), Derek McCoul, Stefanie (Roy) Sheppard (Kurt), Danielle (Robinson)
MacMillan (Derek), Lindsay (Roy) Weatherbee (Ryan), Scott Robinson;
great-grandchildren Justin, Megan, Jessica, Olivia, Colton, Connor, Madison,
Georgia, Ashton, Sadie; brother Dara Strong (Marilyn) of Advocate Harbour;
son-in-law Michael Babineau of Truro.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Russell Roy,
daughter Rosealee (Roy) Babineau; brothers John, Conrad, Willard; sisters
Evelyn Berry, Cleta Spicer
No visitation by family request. Arrangements are under the direction of
Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. A private family
graveside service will take place at a later date in Crossroads Cemetery,
Valley. Donations in Ella¹s memory may be made to the IWK Hospital for Sick
Children or to Diabetes Canada. Ella¹s family would like to personally thank
the nurses and staff of Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro for your kindness
and care shown and given to her. Private messages of condolence may be sent
to the family by viewing Ella¹s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A
Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.
[Collected by DAW, 27 Mar 2017]