September 27, 1929 – July 29, 2024
Roy began his journey to Canada in his mother’s belly when his Russian Jewish parents escaped from Russia, with his young brother Ed in 1929. His journey ended peacefully in his home as he wished, taking with him the great love of his family; his beloved wife June, their children Nadia and Matt, his five children from his first marriage – Jan, Lisa, Greg, Paul and Katy, their partners and 13 grandchildren.
Central to Roy’s life was his love of Vancouver, his Junie, his practice as a psychiatrist, his many adventures in the mountains with his best friend Bren Moss, his hikes with his children, as well as walks and talks with his grandchildren, picking huckleberries along the trails.
In the words of his grandchild: ‘Thank you for giving all of us such great memories, Saba (Grandpa) Roy.’
Roy will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed.
A family celebration of his life was shared with Roy on July 14, 2024.
4 Comments
Paul Slakov
Thank you for these beautiful words in memory of Dad. As the days pass I realise how dear to my heart he is. I’m lucky to have had him as my father, and grateful that something of him will remain in our lives.
Karen Moss
My dad often told me Roy was more like a brother to him than a friend of 60+ years. And, since they were no longer able to ski, hike or climb, Fridays dad would get the call, “Well, it’s Friday, where we going for lunch? True friends!
Pamela Coupland
Roy was a wonderful father and friend. He was always Roy boy to me. We will miss him.
June Slakov
Thank you Karen for your dear thoughts of Roy and Bren. There is the Irish in you, telling a good story about these best of friends and true characters. I always looked forward to their going out for the Friday lunch to have a bit of peace, and now miss that and everything so much.