ROY EDWIN AKER

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ROY EDWIN AKER Peacefully at home, on Thursday, May 22, 2003, Roy Aker passed away at 85 years of age. He will be well remembered and loved by his wife of 61 years, Ruth; daughter Penny (Brian Head) and grandchildren, Andrea and Peter Murray. Roy was born in St. James in 1917, one of nine children of Harold and Maude Aker. He grew up and continued to live and work in St. James all his life. He and Ruth owned and operated Akers Junior Wear. Roy contributed to his community through his involvement in the Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce. Roy was an avid bowler, with numerous trophies won over the years. Roy delighted in card games and enjoyed his garden and travels to the United States. To celebrate their 60-year wedding anniversary, Roy and Ruth treated themselves to a Caribbean cruise. Roy is also survived by his brothers, Vic (Doris) of Vancouver, Howard (Jeannie) and Carl of Winnipeg; and sister Agnes of Windsor; also his brothers-in-law, Steve and Alex Paseluko (Anne) of Beausejour; sister-in-law Edna of Winnipeg; numerous nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Roys life will take place on Thursday, May 29 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Roys memory to a charity of your choice. When I Must Leave You When I must leave you for a little while, Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years, But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all the things the same, Feed not your loneliness on empty days, But fill each waking hour in useful ways, Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near, And never, never be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you in the sky! - Helen Steiner Rice Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 26, 2003