Donald Royer

Peacefully and surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Beloved husband of Marlyne (Watts). Dear father of Jody (Diana), Marla (René), and Nancy (Scott). Proud grandfather of Kyle, Gregory, Christian, Elisa, Nicholas, Hannah and Tyler. Donald was predeceased by his sister Eunice (Darrel).

Donald was born in Montréal, Quebec on July 15, 1929. He had a successful career with the Canadian Military for 35 years, retiring with the well-respected rank of Chief Warrant Officer. His travels and service through Indo-China, Japan, Korea, France, Germany, Brussels and Canada have been well documented in a large number of pictures.

His retirement years were long and filled with his love for opera music (loudly on occasion), science fiction books, baseball (even when his team was losing), puzzles (too big and hard for the rest of us to help with), working at the local garage (making coffee), beer (at room temperature of course) and women in dresses (or for that matter, all women). He was known as the local neighbourhood watch, and could often be seen "patrolling" the street in his trademark socks and sandals.

He was a man of few needs, made happiest his last few years spending time with his dog Bosley, his cat Mickey and keeping up with his seven grandchildren of whom he was so proud.

There will be no formal visitation or service, however please come celebrate Donald’s life with us on August 17, 2013, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, at the Royer residence.

Tributes, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and condolences may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.