Roy, Ella Merle (Strong), Truro, 93. It is with deep sadness
that the family of Ella Roy announces her passing. She passed away
peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family at Cedarstone
Enhanced Care, Truro, on Friday, March 24, 2017. Born in
Spencers Island, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Hattie
(Robinson) Strong. Ella took great pride in caring for her family. She
was a beautiful cook and enjoyed preparing wonderful meals for her
family. Ella's family always came before herself, their happiness and
comfort was always the most important thing to her. She will be
greatly missed and always treasured by her whole family for the great
love and care that she gave selflessly. Her Family feels very
privileged to have had her in their lives for as long as they have. A
great many times have been shared and enjoyed over these years. These
moments have given them the memories that will be carried forward with
love and pride.
She is survived by her daughters, Beverly McCoul (Bert) of
Truro, Shelley Roemer (Bob) of Enfield; son Kevin Roy (Glenda) of East
Mountain; grandchildren, Annette (Babineau) Hanson (Scott), Tamara
(McCoul) Robar (Michael), Derek McCoul, Stefanie (Roy) Sheppard
(Kurt), Danielle (Robinson) MacMillan (Derek), Lindsay (Roy)
Weatherbee (Ryan), Scott Robinson; great-grandchildren Justin, Megan,
Jessica, Olivia, Colton, Connor, Madison, Georgia, Ashton, Sadie;
brother Dara Strong (Marilyn) of Advocate Harbour; son-in-law Michael
Babineau of Truro.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband
Russell Roy, daughter Rosealee (Roy) Babineau; brothers
John, Conrad, Willard; sisters Evelyn Berry, Cleta
Spicer
No visitation by family request. Arrangements are under the
direction of Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. A
private family graveside service will take place at a later date in
Crossroads Cemetery, Valley. Donations in Ella’s memory may
be made to the IWK Hospital for Sick Children or to Diabetes Canada.
Ella’s family would like to personally thank the nurses and
staff of Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro for your kindness and care
shown and given to her. Private messages of condolence may be sent to
the family by viewing Ella’s obituary on-line and selecting
"Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.