Roy Roberts

ROBERTS, Gerald Roy….

Peacefully with family, at Parkwood on Sunday, February 25, 2018, Roy passed away in his 96th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy B. (Robinson) Roberts. Dear father of William John Roberts and his wife Bonnie of Appin and Cynthia Victoria Pisek and her husband Mike of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Brandice Robertson and her husband Mitch and Kaley Pisek. Dear brother of Beverly Norris and her husband Victor of London and brother-in-law of Henry Topham of London. Predeceased by his sisters Dorothy Bywater and Shirley Topham.

Roy enlisted in the Air Force during WWII, he flew Lancaster bombers in England (Goose Squadron) and flew operations over Germany and Egypt. Roy later joined the Army, serving from 1939-1972. After the service, Roy worked at Bell Telephone and also as an electronics engineer with a private business.

He enjoyed many hobbies, specifically music, playing the trumpet, golf, reading and crossword puzzles. Roy liked to travel, he traveled to Germany and Italy. Roy loved all swing music (Louis Armstrong, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey) and classical music (Beethoven, Mozart).

Roy was proud of his family and his wartime achievements. He can be described as modest, happy and cheap.

His advice: “Mind your manners, stay in school and be kind to others.”

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Parkwood for their excellent care over the years. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place in the spring. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com