Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara for 39 years. Roy was predeceased by his father John (1937) and by his mother Grace (1960). Born and raised in Hamilton, Roy served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII before becoming a Teacher and Principal with the Hamilton Board of Education. Roy had a great appreciation of art, music and travel. He will be remembered for his energy, sense of humor and his desire to live graciously. Survived by his son John (Evelyn) and his grandsons David and Paul and his daughter Ann of Toronto. Special thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Shaw and her team at McMaster Family Practice, Tamara Smith from CCAC and the caring PSWs from C.B.I. and Paramed. They helped to comfort Roy on his final journey. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the MARLATT FUNERAL HOME, 615 Main St. E., Hamilton (East of Sanford Ave.) on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions to the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. On-line tributes may be made at www.marlattfhhamilton.com