Roy INGLIS

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INGLIS: Roy Churchill Inglis passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre on February 4, 2009 at the age of 89. Roy was one of seven children born to John and Jennie Inglis of Oak Lake, Manitoba on March 7, 1919. Roy went to school in the Ryerson and Verity Districts. He also worked on several farms in these Districts until he went to Winnipeg and enlisted in the Lord Strathcona Horse Regiment in 1939. He served overseas until 1945. When he returned to Canada, he worked in the mines in Flin Flon then moved to Brandon where he worked at the Experimental Farm, McCallum Implements and then Wilton Motors until he retired. He knew his wife Dorothy (Drummond) all his life as they went to school together at Verity. They met again when they both moved to Brandon and married on March 3, 1947. Roy was predeceased by his parents, sisters Blanche Inglis, Anne Crayston, brothers George and Walt Inglis. Roy is survived by his wife Dorothy, sons Raymond of Brandon, Don (Patty) of Moose Jaw, SK, Garth (Debbie) of Rapid City and daughters Fay Houle (Leo) of Rapid City and Sharon Richardson (Murray) of Douglas. He has 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Effie Drummond of Kenton and Margaret (Toots) Fitzpatrick (Gene) of Brandon and numerous nieces and nephews. Roy enjoyed golf, baseball, curling and he was a long time member of the Army & Navy, Brandon Club and Legion. His grandchildren will always remember golfing with Grandpa and driving the golf cart. As per Dad's wishes, there will be no funeral service at this time. The family would like to thank Dr. Visser and the staff at the Assiniboine Centre for all their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415-1st Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 2W8 or to a charity of one’s choice. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com.

As published in Brandon Sun on Feb 07, 2009