Roy Crow

June 27, 1947 - February 18, 2020

“Everyone that he met, loved him.”

It has been an honour and a pleasure to have Roy as our wonderful, loving Dad, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and life Friend.

Dad passed peacefully at the age of 72, with his children by his side; Roberta, Wayne, Maxine, Ian and Scott, brother; Johnny, sisters; Lulu, Betty Ann, Theresa and niece, Donna.

Dad moved on to reunite with his beloved parents; Albert and Catherine Crow, as well as his precious grandsons, Prouden and Beau.

Here to treasure and honour his memory, share his stories, his love, wise words, hilarious quotes and laughter, are his joy; Roberta, Wayne (Denise), Maxine (Yankee), Ian (Marietta), Scott, his supporting brothers and sisters; Johnny (Glenda), Allan (Phyllis), Lulubelle, Theresa and Betty Ann. Dad also leaves behind his most precious gifts, for whom he loved so deeply and entirely, his grandchildren; Andrew, Garret, Jarrod, Dez, Paige, Evan, Eli, Royce, Sky, Xavier, West, Sagaate, Julie, Aleah, Clouden, Shayton, Shayneen, Brianna, Creedance, Voicen, Kazden, Draco, Corban, Fancy, Willow, Sunshine, Colt, and Brooks. His great grandchildren; Levi, Jedda, Carter, Catherine, Audry, Ivy, Lotus, Emory, Pearl, Bella, Ezra, Rivy and Kinew. As well as his many nieces and nephews, who he affectionately acknowledged. At last, there are those who he called his Friends, his Pals.

We would especially like to acknowledge; Helen, whom he jokingly referred to as "Hel", Wasay, Brenda, Eddie Bird, Leonard, Murphy, Slo Joe. All of whom were a great part of his life in laughter.

As a young man, Dad worked at Lands and Forests, Forestry Towers, Jim Andrew’s Garage, Naotkamegwanning Band Office and Health Services.

He attended George Brown College in Toronto where he learned to be a Brick and Stonemason. Dad loved reading, watching trivia game shows, country music, playing cards, walking and watching Hockey Night In Canada. He was knowledgeable in politics and world news. He loved to learn and encouraged all his children to educate themselves in one way or another. In his prime he enjoyed working on cars. Dad formed the hockey team, The Pawitik Seals, and was named Captain. When asked if he played Hockey, he replied, “I scored a few goals”. So proud, yet so humble.

Best of all, he was a funny guy. He still makes us laugh through memories, being with him. He was very much a part of our lives. No matter how far we were he always managed to call and check in on us. He instilled a lot of humour and common sense in us all, for which we are grateful. He taught us humility, pride, honesty, respect, forgiveness and kindness. We, his family, would like to thank each of you for helping Dad, when he needed it most.

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