Frederick ROY

Mr. Frederick Roy - November 23, 2008 - 73, Fall River, passed away November 23, 2008, in the VG Site, QEII, surrounded by his family. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Andrew and Jemima Tavener. Fred had a deep love for flying and held a pilots license but later moved to transport Canada, where he worked as an air traffic controller for 33 years. He began his career in Gander, N.L., and then transferred to the Halifax International Airport when it opened in 1960, until his retirement. Fred had a lifelong interest in learning and attended both St. Mary's and Mount Saint Vincent University and studied business. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Wilcox); daughter, Kimberley Noel, Tantallon; son, Drew, Halifax; grandchildren, Ian and Erin; brother, Bill, Grand Bend, Ont.; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Lucy; stepsister, Lil; stepbrothers, Peter and Harvey. The family would like to extend thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of 8A, VG Site, QEII. Cremation has taken place at his request. Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Reception to follow. Private family interment in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville, Rev. Ida Whitehouse officiating, assisted by Rev. Nelson Metcalfe. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com