Obituary of Roger James Marshall

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, son, father, grandfather and friend, Roger James Marshall, after a long and courageous battle with cancer on June 28, 2006, at the age of 64, at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Roger was born in Portsmouth, England, in 1942. He did his apprenticeship in H.M. Dockyard and became an electrical engineer. He immigrated to Canada with Rosemary and Karen in August 1967 and settled in Calgary. Roger began a long career in the oil patch working for good companies where he made some wonderful friends. He later started his own company and worked contract. Roger was greatly respected by his friends and associates throughout the industry. He was a member of the I.O.F. for forty-three years and spent many years coaching with the Y.B.C. He enjoyed spending time at his summer house at Pine Lake, golfing, curling, playing darts and cards. Before his battle with cancer Roger also enjoyed travelling, cruising and seeing many different parts of the world. Roger was a dedicated and passionate man towards his family, work and life. He has made many good friends and will be lovingly remembered by all those whose lives he touched. Roger leaves to mourn, his loving wife and companion of forty-three years Rosemary; his parents Iris and Benjamin; his daughters Karen (Kevin), Lisa (Mike); his granddaughters Ashlie, Rebecca, Allyssa and Amy, whom he loved dearly; his relatives in England, the U.S.A. and numerous friends. A celebration of Roger’s life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Wednesday July 5, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and associates with Home Care, especially June and Nishma for their outstanding care and support. In living memory of Roger Marshall, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.