Sydney Roy Nash

1924 - 2021

It is with the gratitude of him having lived a joyous

96 years, that we announce the passing of Sydney

Roy Nash, on March 25, 2021. He will be missed!

Sydney was born in his family home, Mount

Pleasant, in Black River, Jamaica, on October 12,

1924. At the age of 19, he joined the RAF and was

stationed in Britain during WW II. After returning to

Jamaica, he followed Dorothy and her family to

Canada, and they were married in Victoria. They

enjoyed 57 years of marriage until her passing, in

2006. Three sons were born while Syd and Dorothy

lived in the idyllic setting of James Island, B.C.

Sydney was blessed with another wonderful

marriage to Lee Clippingdale, in 2008, and continued

to live in the loving embrace of their many friends

and family in North Vancouver.

Survived by his wife, Lee; sons, David and Michael;

daughters-in-law; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren;

many adoring nieces and nephews; and

by Lee’s loving children and grandchildren. Predeceased

by Dorothy, and by their beautiful son, Jeffery.

Syd had a great passion for giving back, which he

did primarily through his long association with the

North Shore Optimist Club. It’s Creed seems to

have been written to describe him, rather than to

guide him.

Music was central to Syd’s life. There will be many

happy memories of him entertaining friends and

family, singing and playing his guitar. Jamaica

Farewell, anyone? He cherished his long membership

and many friendships in The Keynotes Choir of

West Vancouver.

Sport was also an important part of Syd’s life. He

loved to play golf, tennis, and badminton - all of

which he did, well into his nineties!

But it was the friendships in all of these associations

that mattered most to Syd. The same was true

throughout his work life.

Syd loved and was loved by people of every age.

His passion for life will live on in so many hearts.

Syd died in peace and grace at the North Shore

Hospice, where thankfully, family and friends had

the opportunity to visit.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers,

donations be made in Syd’s name to that wonderful

facility. Online donations can be made to the North

Shore Hospice through the Lions Gate Hospital

Foundation website.