Roy Parsons
1930-2020
PARSONS, Roy, passed away peacefully at Cambridge Memorial
Hospital on November 17, 2020 at the age of 90. Born in
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia on January 19, 1930, his family moved to Galt
in 1947 and at the age of 17, he began his long career at Newlands,
then Tiger Brand, working his way up to management by retirement.
Predeceased by the love of his life of 69 years, Clara (née
Mills, 2019) and survived by his children Paul (Colleen), Terry Korz
(Wayne), Janet Sumilus (John), John (Kali), Adam (Allison), eight
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren as well as sisters Ada
Dawson and Myrtle (Fred) Caldwell. Roy is fondly remembered
as a kind, gentle and considerate person. His passion for
baseball included many years of coaching softball teams and serving on
the executive of the Cambridge (Galt) Minor Softball
Association. He and Clara were also devoted volunteers of
the Wesley United Church Apple Corps for over two decades. His
perfectionism was evidenced in the care and skill of his woodworking
projects as well as his bowling, billiards and golf accomplishments.
Dad took pleasure in his daily hour-long walks and proud that he could
continue his weekly rounds of golf in his 90’s.
His family will miss his smile, his teasing personality, love and
support. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A
family memorial will be held at a later date. The family
would like to thank the Cambridge Fire Department, EMS and the doctors
and nurses at CMH Emergency department for their compassionate
care. Donations to Unique (an organization committed to
understanding rare chromosome and gene disorders) would be appreciated
by the family and can be made at their website, www.rarechromo.org
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Roy Parsons 19302020..
Death notice for the town of: Cambridge, Province: Ontario