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ROY WALTER HANCOCK
Born: Aug 11, 1932
Date of Passing: Mar 21, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROY WALTER HANCOCK August 11, 1932 - March 21, 2015 It is with heavy hearts and deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Roy, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Ellen, children, Elizabeth (Wallace), Ronald (Melinda), Bill (Lori), grandchildren, Clayton, Ernie, Marcus, Derek, Garrett, Hunter, Bill Jr., Seth, Malia, and Mitch, great-grandchildren, Jackson and Juliet. Roy is also survived by numerous brothers and sisters-in-law from Nova Scotia. Roy was predeceased by his parents Walter and Elizabeth, sister Sheila, her husband Ross, and niece Leanne. He was born in Hereford, England and came to Canada with his family. At 16 years old Roy joined the Hudson Bay Company. With the R.C.A.F. he was a Communications Technician Ground and High Rigger, stationed at Halifax, Vancouver and Whitehorse. While in Halifax, Roy met the love of his life Ellen McNamara and was married August 31, 1957 in Halifax. After the armed forces Roy was employed by the Canadian Marconi Co. living in Calgary, Winnipeg and Stony Mountain. He retired as co-owner of R and R Communications in 1987. Roy was a devoted Legion Member. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, travelling, judo, and his greatest joy was getting together with friends and family. Thanks to doctors and staff at Stonewall Hospital, CancerCare, Stonewall Pharmacy, and all the hard working Home Care, Palliative and Respite Staff. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or St. Joseph Parish Stony Mountain, MB. The funeral will be held on Friday, March 27 at 11:00 a.m., MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall, 204-467-2525, mackhome@mts.net.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 24, 2015
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Roy (Mr Hancock) was my first boss at Canadian Marconi Co. on St. James Street in Winnipeg back in 1980 to 1983. Thanks for being a great guy. - Posted by: Arne Hipkin (co-worker) on: Oct 28, 2016
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I had the pleasure of sharing Sunday dinners for many years with the Hancock family. Mrs. Hancock always filled the table with delicious, home-cooked food and Mr. Hancock always filled the kitchen with good humour and laughs! We laughed until our bellies ached! My heartfelt condolences to Mrs.Hancock, Betty, Ron and Billy in your time of loss. - Posted by: Janice Urbanski (Family friend) on: Mar 27, 2015
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So sorry to hear of your loss.....You are in our thoughts and prayers....David and Audrey - Posted by: David and Audrey Boch (Friends) on: Mar 27, 2015
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Mr Hancock was always so very good to me and his grandkids Bill Jr. and Seth. My heart and prayers are with the family. - Posted by: april johannesen (ex daughter in law) on: Mar 27, 2015
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I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa. Ellen and family I offer my deepest sympathies to you and your families at this very sad time. - Posted by: Nancy Picton (friend of the family) on: Mar 25, 2015
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Condolences from our families. Roy was a super neighbour and will sadly be missed. The world is a better place because he has been a part of our lives. - Posted by: The Pilcher, McKay and Snell families (Neighbour and friends) on: Mar 24, 2015
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Ellen & Family...so sorry to hear of Roy's passing, my prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May you be blessed with happy memories of time spent together. God Bless - Posted by: Jane Bell (Friend) on: Mar 24, 2015
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Ellen, Betty, Ron & Bill I am so sorry to hear about Roy. He was such a great friend to my Dad. I have so many great memories of our families growing up together in Stony Mountain. - Posted by: Heather (Alexander) Boyd (Family Friend) on: Mar 24, 2015