ROY SPENCE ESSELMONT

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ROY SPENCE ESSELMONT We are saddened to announce the passing of Roy Spence Esselmont on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Grace Hospital. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Laura, son Greg and wife Gail, granddaughters Erica in Winnipeg and Heather and husband Andrew Johnson in Shanghai, China. Roy was predeceased by his parents, William and Anderina, and his brother, Bill. Roy was born June 28, 1917 and lived all his life in Winnipeg. He was employed at CP Rail for 43 years. He was active in establishing the Winnipeg Terminal Credit Union serving as President; was a long term member of St. Paul's, Chalmers and McClure United Churches serving as board member and elder. He was involved in the development of the McClure Place seniors residence and was an Emeritus member of the board of directors. He also received recognition for his work in the restoration of the Countess of Dufferin. Roy's legacy is the family cottage at Falcon Lake which he spent weekends and holidays lovingly constructing after acquiring the lot in 1957. We have had many happy family times enjoying the lake. Roy was a skilled woodworker. Everything he did was done with great thought and care. He enjoyed gardening, curling, watching sports, and reading. He was a quiet, calm presence in our lives and we will miss him very much. He always put his family first. Service will be held on Thursday, April 7, 11:00 a.m., at McClure United Church, 533 Greenwood Place, Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 100-1465 Buffalo Place, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 1L8 or charity of one's choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 05, 2011