Royce Clark Hanley
1943-2018
At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB, Royce Clark Hanley
of Back Bay NB passed away on June 12, 2018, after a lengthy illness.
Son of Beverley and Pauline (McCarty) Hanley, he was born in Back Bay
NB on June 14, 1943.
Royce is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mae (Patterson)
Hanley, a devoted father to: Michelle Stewart (Lee), Darren (Stacy),
Derek (Denise) and Melissa Cook (Tony); a committed papa to: Darcy
(Cortney), Shenine (Clayton), Dexter, Paige (Matt), Brianna, Regan
Belle and Logan; playful great-grandfather to his three
great-granddaughters: Raelynn, Khylee and Lennon; brothers: Ronnie
(Hilda), Garry (Jean), Cyril (Norma), Ellery (Donna), Clifford (Ella
Mae) and Carl (Gloria), one sister: Beryl Huckins (Caulder);
sister-in-law: Mary Lou Hanley; his brother by choice: Wayne Hooper
(Karen); sister-in-law: Lottie Richardson (Perry); brothers-in-law:
Fred Patterson (Geraldine) and Wesley Patterson (Josephine); and many
nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, Royce was
predeceased by his brothers: Delton, Harold and Billy; one nephew:
Delton; one niece: Avis Golden; and by his in-laws: Thomas and
Kathleen Patterson.
Royce was a man of great faith and a lifelong member of Sea View Full
Gospel Church in Back Bay, where he served as Chairman of the Board
for many years and was a dedicated Prayer Warrior. A carpenter by
trade, he owned his own company, Royce Hanley General Contracting Ltd.
and has built many homes in the area. For the last five years, he
enjoyed spending time in the garage wood-working and hanging out with
his brothers. After retirement, he loved his gazebo and fishing at his
camp at McDougall Lake and he loved spending quality time with his
family there. He enjoyed singing with his brothers and cousins
« sisters » during many church functions being known as The
Hanley Boys and Girls. Royce was very social and liked going with his
brothers each morning to Tim’s where they met with the coffee club and
many friends. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his
family.
Special thanks to the Eastern Charlotte Extra Mural Nurses, Dr.
Natarajan and Dr. Burnell, the staff at the Charlotte County Hospital
Palliative Care and the great support from the Charlotte County Cancer
Society. Your care and support will always be remembered with great
gratitude.
The family would also like to give a very special thank you to Pastor
Randy Crozier and his wife Paula. Thanks to all who visited and
supported us through it all.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26
Portage Street, St. George NB. Resting at the Sea View Full Gospel
Church, Back Bay NB with visiting on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The
service will be held from the church on Friday at 2:00 pm followed by
the interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations made to Charlotte County Cancer in Royce’s memory would be
greatly appreciated by the family.
A man after God’s own heart.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Royce Clark Hanley 19432018.source
Décès pour la Ville: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
