Wallace, Roy
May 5th, 2021
March 29, 1928 – May 5, 2021
F. Roy Wallace (aka Dad, D’o, Grampa, G’pa, Brother, Unkie, Mr. Wallace, “Sir”, Friend) was a man for all seasons. He never stopped learning, and inspired many others to do the same. He was at once creative, inventive, and a master of understatement. For instance, to a student tempting fate in a dangerous move on the playground, he asked “What kind of flowers would you like at your funeral?”
Roy was famous for his impromptu deliveries of poetry, stories and songs, often shared in the middle of a classroom lesson. His students’ ears would perk up for the likes of “Albert and The Lion”. (We’re sure his rendering of this poem rivalled that of Stanley Holloway.)
At his core, Roy desired to “love the LORD (his) God with all (his) heart…and (his) neighbour as (himself).” (Deut 6:5; Mark 12:30-31). Roy loved people where he met them, without discrimination or judgement. Over his lifetime, he developed a worldwide network of friends whom he considered as family, and for whom he prayed morning and evening – often on his knees.
Roy cultivated a serving heart. People on five continents received encouragement through his quiet dedication and genuine love. When he saw a need, he met it with respect and a willing heart, often going the extra mile to see a task through. Roy’s recent birthday wish was to ride in a hot air balloon. Shortly before noon on May 5, 2021, he experienced something far more grand: “To depart and be with Christ, which is far better” (Philippians 1:23). He now has a ‘room with a view’ of a hundred million galaxies. He is experiencing eternity with his Saviour.
A family funeral service to honour Roy’s life will be conducted at Westview Funeral Chapel on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. The family welcomes friends to participate in the service via livestream. A private burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery.
To register for the livestream of the service, please click here: Registration page for the livestream of Roy Wallace’s funeral service on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Roy are asked to consider Roy’s favourite charities: SIM Canada, DevXchange International Programs, The Gideons International in Canada, or Prison Fellowship Canada.
Charitable donations may be made to:
Prison Fellowship Canada
DevXchange International Programs
The Gideons International in Canada
SIM Canada
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Prison Fellowship Canada
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Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario