' Brenda and family please accept my sincere condolences on Roy's death. I think of all our happy memories of Banff and the fun times at the Springs. Time has moved on much too quickly. I am now in Okotoks and perhaps we should get together for a cupa Helen Paterson

It is with great sadness I only learned of Roys passing a few moments ago.

We were neighbours for over thirty years.

Many sidewalk conversations in that time with Brenda and my late wife Lorraine.

My heartfelt condolences to Brenda and her family on their loss.

I had no idea he and I were born on the same day August 7 and he passed on my wife’s birthday February 11

Reset in peace Roy

Bob Nickerson

My mother, Annie Masom (née McKie), was a half sister of Roy's mother Mary (known to us as Molly) in Dalry, near Castle Douglas in Scotland. Mam always said that Molly brought her up, and they remained good friends all their lives. Molly married Walter Fletcher and my main memory of them was running the Trent Valley Hotel in Litchfield, England. In fact, Mam was staying with Walt and Molly at the hotel when I was born in 1945, my father being stationed in India at the time.

We had a few holidays in Litchfield when I was young. I spent much of the time there train spotting at the railway station down the road! I vaguely remember the three sons, but I was only 12 when Roy and Brenda emigrated to Canada. However my parents kept in touch with them, and my wife Alison and I continued to do that when they died.

Roy and Brenda had a holiday in Europe some 20 years ago, staying with friends near Northampton when in the UK. They invited us to join them for a day one Sunday, which was very memorable; catching up and telling tales. They had just come back from a cruise on one of the Cunard ships, which they had enjoyed, but they didn't like dressing up for the formal dinners!

Roy came across as someone who enjoyed life, so he will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with Brenda and family at this sad time.

Andrew Masom

I have been a friend of Roy since our teenage years in Lichfield always the same temperament and very reliable,I remember when I was called to do my National service I had to go to Blandford in Dorset Roy saying I have to go that way to drop a load and true enough he dropped me off at the gates of the camp,it’s a very sad day for Brenda and everyone as they were always meant to be together .Thinking of you all Charlie Clarke.

When Roy was promoted to Superintendent of CP Police in 1996, I was selected as his replacement in Roy's old rank. The 1st night Debbie and I were in Calgary there was a knock on my door. Roy had driven to our house and invited us to dinner at his home. Roy knew our home phone had not been activated and we did not know anyone in Calgary. He wanted us to see a friendly face on our 1st day. That is the kind of man Roy was. He taught me a lot as I transitioned into a new role and always had a smile. A good man. Our condolences and thoughts to Brenda and family.

Gerry & Debbie Fish

I first met Roy when I was a young fellow in Edmonton. I was very interested in the CP Police and he always made me feel so very welcome. I kept in touch with Ron when he moved to Red Deer and Calgary. After he retired we still kept in touch and I will always remember how he said my name with that awesome accent. Roy was a true gentleman and friend and a great Railway Cop !

Darwin PEARSON

I met Roy while working in the Calgary detachment (now HQ) of the Canadian Pacific Police during 1987-88. In my last year, Roy was the Inspector-in charge and was a gentleman.

Although I transitioned to a career with the city police, Roy went out of his way to stay in touch with others, including myself.

Roy would organize monthly rendezvous’ at the Legion for retired CPPolice colleagues and friends.

I always enjoyed seeing everyone including Roy and appreciated his sincere interest at keeping in touch.

Brenda, please know that your Family and you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.

Dale Flemming

I worked for & with Roy after transferring to Calgary with the CP Police in 1985. Very patient with me throughout my career and a pretty good boss. I learned a lot from Roy. My thoughts and prayers to Brenda and the family.

Doug Kinloch