ROY WILLIAM BOND
1932 – 2012
Roy passed away peacefully in Cowichan District Hospital on June 8th, 2012. Roy was born in Italy of British parents and came to Montreal with his family in 1934. Roy and his wife Joanne (Allison) moved to Winnipeg, London, Ont., Markham Ont. and Ottawa before retiring to Arbutus Ridge on Vancouver Island 1n 1997. Although Roy was challenged with rheumatoid arthritis in his early 50's, he managed to stare down the disease, laugh at himself and take joy in whatever he was able to do. He knew that everyone with whom he came in contact had something to offer, regardless of who they were and where they came from. As a young man he was an active sportsman playing squash, skiing, and sailing. He was known to many as a mentor and friend and was a wonderful listener. Roy's curiosity and passion for learning never left him. Roy is survived by his wife Joanne, His sister Pam Watkins and her family, his three children Gregory, Allison and Trevor: their partners Deirdre, Marianne and Amy and grandchildren: Pasha, Ben Pierce and Baxter. A Celebration of Life was held at First Memorial in Duncan on Wednesday, June 13th. FIRST MEMORIAL
FUNERAL SERVICES
Duncan, B. C
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