I met Roy when my Father in Law passed away last March. My Father in Law was his neighbour. I would go by the house every once and awhile to check on it/clean it for the sale. During this time Roy and I started talking. Roy was always quick to help out whether it be with washing out the compost bin, providing a tarp when need be or lending a lawnmower. However the greatest offer was a coffee and good conversation. Roy and I would meet once every week or two for a couple hours and sit in the kitchen or in the backyard and talk about the good and bad over a cup of coffee. Roy and I could talk about anything! including the loss of our loved ones who passed in similar ways. He told me all about his trips to Australia in the past, his family, golf, hockey and all the things he appreciated in life. I remember meeting with him just before leaving for his final trip here and we got together at Tim Hortons to say a final goodbye and have a coffee together one last time and then do a little shop at Giant Tiger because it was there and we both had not been in years. He bought lighters and I joked with him about quitting that bad habbit. We hugged before departing and I will never forget that day. Roy was only in my life for 11 months but the impact he made will last a life time. To Roys family, please know I am thinking about you during this heartbreaking time and my condolences are with you.
