Roy Vincent COOPER

COOPER, Roy Vincent Retired-Geophysicist-Natural Resources Canada Peacefully, Friday, August 29, 2008, at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Comeau). Loving father of Diane (Fred Davies), Shelley, Nicole (Bob Brooks) and stepfather of Bev Stewart (Blair Price). Cherished grandfather of Dylan and Bobby Davies and step-grandfather of Christopher and Natasha Davey. Dear brother of Ken (Sandy). Predeceased by his brother Gordon (Midge). Will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. Roy received a Commemorative Medal from the Governor General in 1992 for his work as a Champion, Advocate and Mediator for children with learning disabilities at the regional, provincial and national levels. Special thanks to the Nurses and Doctors at Elisabeth Bruyere. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 580 Eagleson Road, Kanata, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass in Memory of Roy will be held Thursday in St. Isidore's Church at 3 p.m. Interment Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Roy Cooper Scholarship Fund Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 8/30/2008 - 9/2/2008