Obituary of Roy Edward Fenton

FENTON, Roy Edward – Upper Rawdon/Truro, age 88. Roy passed away peacefully, with family by his side, in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro on Dec. 24, 2016. Born in Upper Rawdon, he was a son of the late Perry and Gladys (Casey) Fenton. Roy had various jobs during his lifetime. He was a truck driver, garage attendant (in Toronto), and grader/snow plow operator, retiring in 1991 from the Dept. of Highways. He was an avid reader, favouring westerns and author, John Grisham. He had a passion for travel, and after retirement, he travelled across Canada, and through parts of the United States, including Alaska. He travelled to Ireland twice, to the Scandinavian countries, to Spain and Morocco, and Australia. He crossed the Arctic Circle and kissed the Blarney Stone. His family was very special to him and he maintained the family homestead on Fenton’s Hill for many years, just so everyone in the family would have a home base. He is survived by brother, Ross, Brampton, ON; sisters, Beryl Watka, Charlton, MA; Beverly Fahey, East Noel; Sheila Robinson, Milford; sister in law, Joyce, ON; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, William; sister, Beulah Holt; sister in law, Jean; brothers in law, Jerry, Ollie, Blon; and niece, Cathy. Visitation will be 7-9pm Monday, Dec. 26 with funeral service 2pm Tuesday, Dec 27 both in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie, Rev. Canon David Fletcher officiating. A reception will follow in the funeral home hospitality area. Interment in Upper Rawdon Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Roy's family wishes to acknowledge with special thanks, Dr. George Burden, Roy's family doctor for many years. We appreciate the wonderful staff at both Edinburg Hall and Fegus Hall, Truro, who made Roy feel welcome and cared for him so well. Thanks also to the staff on 3-D at CEHHC who cared for Roy for the past four months. Condolences, words of comfort and memories of Roy may be shared with the family at: www.ettingerfuneralhome.com