KIRBY, Roy - It is with sadness we announce the sudden passing of Roy Kirby on June 15, 2014 at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie. Beloved husband of Audrey (Gatenby); dearly loved father of Linda (Gary), Carol (Wayne), Arlene (Gary). Loving Papa to Stephen (Andrea), Emily (Andrew), Shannon (Dan), Chad (Sarah), Jordan and Allyson. He will be watching over his first great- grandson. Loving brother of Audrey (Larry) and Norma (Pat).
Funeral to be held at St. James United Church, 2230 Victoria St. West, Stroud, ON on June 20th. Visitation 1:30- 2 p.m., service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Simcoe www.hospicesimcoe.ca would be appreciated.
Rev. Jim Thompson
Posted on: Thursday, June 19, 2014It is with great sadness that I learned of the death of Roy Kirby. During my years as minister at St. James United, Stroud, I found Roy to be a very strong, supportive, encouraging person, who was always positive and optimistic. And on top of that, he had a most delightful sense of humour. Roy’s words of encouragement and support were always appreciated, and equally appreciated were his comments of constructive criticism which were always given in a genuinely caring spirit and a true concern for the well-being of the whole church community.
Roy, you will be greatly missed, but I will never forget what a pleasure it was to work/interact with you, and serve for a brief time as your minister.
With our sincere condolences to Audrey and the Family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Jim & Louise Thompson