Obituary (Roy L. Fletcher)

Roy L. Fletcher
1931 - 2018

Roy L. Fletcher Obituary

Fletcher, Roy L. – Age 87, of Amherst, and formerly of New Salem and London, Ont. passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan. Born in New Salem, he was a son of the late Carl and Gertrude (Atkinson) Fletcher. Roy left home at fourteen years of age and went to London, Ont. where he worked for the city of London. He later joined the Canadian Armed Forces RCR being stationed in London. He served in the Korean War; also, Europe, Battle School of Japan and Canada. He lived in London for 38 years, moving back to Nova Scotia in 1977 building his home in New Salem. He moved to Parrsboro in 2003 and to Amherst in 2005. He worked as a Commissionaire for the Sand River Correction Centre retiring in 1990 when it was closed. Roy was a well decorated soldier, and was a very caring and generous man, a good friend with a great sense of humor. He is survived by his companion, Myrna McPhee; sisters, Mona Trequair, Exeter, Ont.; Evelyn McKenny, London, Ont.; a brother, Carl ‘Alt’, Truro; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Emily Baker in 2007; sisters, Cora, Marion, Olga; brothers, Roland, Sydney. Visitation will be held 12-1 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro, where funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Rev. Dr. Brian Spence officiating. Reception to follow at Parrsboro Legion Branch #45. Burial in the Advocate Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.