OBITUARY
Roy Wayne deGruchy
March 18, 1945 – January 17, 2019
Passed away after a two year battle with cancer, with his family by his side on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in his 74th year. Beloved husband for 51 years of Marie (nee Rea). Cherished dad of Jeffery and Kevin (Mary Ann). Proud and loving Grandpa of Donald, Liam and Aisling. Survived by his siblings; Stewart (Amanda) deGruchy, Caroline (Michael) Scidmore, The Reverend Arthur Scidmore, Marilyn (Ralph) Bennett, Gordie (Chris) Scidmore; and their families. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister and brother in law Margaret and Phillip Harrison, his nieces and nephews and all of his friends. Predeceased by his parents; Margaret and Gord Scidmore.
Wayne was an active member of the St. Catharines Cribbage League and bowled every Monday with the Fairview Bowling League. For many years he was actively involved with the St. Catharines Minor Hockey League and the Boy Scouts.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Hulse & English Funeral Chapel, 75 Church St. St. Catharines. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. A celebration of Wayne’s life will follow the chapel service and then burial at Mount Hamilton Cemetery will follow.
In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Wayne the family requests your consideration of the Trillium Gift of Life program by signing your organ donor card or donations to The Canadian Cancer Society. Online tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Roy Wayne deGruchy 2019..
Hulse & English Funeral Home & Chapel
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