ROY MELVYN DUNBAR -

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ROY MELVYN DUNBAR 1934 - 2003 It is with deep regret and sadness we announce the passing of Roy Melvyn Dunbar, aged 68 years. Beloved husband of Margaret and loving father, father-in-law and grandfather to Mary-Jane (Ron) Kyle and Danny; Douglas (Becky) and Dylan; Paul (Valerie) and Tiffany Ann and Farrah; Dianne (Curtis) and Megan, Melissa and Derek; Robert (Katrina), Emma and Steven; Julianne (Hamid), Mustapha and Amir. Roy is also survived by his sister Norma Drayson; brother Robert Dunbar; sisters-in-law, Mary Harris and Catherine (Fred) Dagg. Roy was predeceased by his mother Mary-Jane (nee Edwards) his father Henry Dunbar; stepfather Heber Hockin; sisters, Henrietta and Althea; brother Emlyn; father and mother-in-law, Franklin and Isabelle Harris. Roy was born in Neepawa on October 7, 1934. He married Margaret on October 3, 1958 and enjoyed 44 years of marriage. Roy owned and operated Harris Clothes Shop from 1964 to 1979. He later worked at the Valley Leader Newspaper, followed by several years in real estate and then worked as the manager for Heartland Business Development Centre in Portage la Prairie until his retirement. Roy was also active in the community and served as Town Councillor for three years in Carman, former president/manager for the Carman Beaver Hockey Club, former board member of the Boyne Lodge Senior Citizens Home, and former chairperson of the Retail and Merchants Association. Family was an important part of Roys life and was very proud of his children and grandchildrens accomplishments. Roy will always be remembered for his sense of humour and willingness to help others. The family would like to extend a very sincere thank you to Dr. Bob Menzies and the staff at the Dialysis Unit of Boundary Trails for their kindness and excellent care. A sincere thank you to the nurses of the medical unit at Boundary Trails for their wonderful care provided to Roy. A very special thank you to Barb Hicks of the Palliative Care Unit for her continuous support and comfort during Roys final days. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Roys memory to the Dialysis Unit, Boundary Trails, Box 2000, Winkler, MB R6W 1H8. Funeral service to be held Thursday, August 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ, Carman, MB, with Bob Norris officiating and burial to take place in Greenwood Cemetery, Carman. Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Doyles Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements. doyleschapels.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 05, 2003