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Alphonse ROY Obituary
On Saturday, April 1, 2017, Father Alphonse Roy passed away at the age of 82 years.
Father Roy is survived by the members of his religious community, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate; sisters-in-law, Germaine Crumback and Mary Roy; nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Eugene Roy and Lena (nee Tailleur); brothers, Alfred, Wilfred, Emile and Lionel; sisters, Therese and Sr. Florence.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Albert Catholic Parish, 7 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert, on Friday, April 7, 2017. Cremation will follow the Mass.
Friends who so wish may make a memorial donation to the Missionary Oblates, c/o OMI Lacombe Canada, 5 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert, AB, T8N 1K1.
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J Harvey
April 22, 2017
Fr. Al will always be remembered by our family a very kind & warm hearted soul. He baptized our son at St. Charles. Fr. Al always appreciated the efforts our son made as an altar server. Fr. Al will truly be missed.
J. Harvey & Family
Joan Thom
April 21, 2017
I just heard of your passing Fr. Al. You were such a lovely and pious man and now you are at peace, floating in a canoe on your favourite lake at Jasper reading your bible. Enjoyed serving as an acolyte at furnerals with you my friend and I am so sorry I was not in St. Albert for yours.
Erin Solano
April 15, 2017
Father Al was a phenomenal priest. I loved listening to his sermons over the last 20 years. He was gentle, kind, and full of compassion. His sermons always had a story, or a good joke that drew you in. I will miss him and his presence at St. Charles.
The peace of Christ with you Father Al!!
April 8, 2017
Father Al was a wonder man. WE loved to listen to his sermons and enjoyed his company. His stage presence in Mission Hill presentations was loaded with fun! RIP, Dan and Linda Huot
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April 8, 2017
Father Al was not only a great person but a great friend. I enjoyed serving as an alter boy when I was young with Father Al and enjoyed eating a hamburger with him at the Burger Bar in Athabasca when he drove me and my brother to Calling Lake one summer as my mother was already at the cabin with my sisters and my mom did not drive. He knew we had to "go skiing", as that is all I talked about back then.
Paul Parth.
Tim O'Neill
April 7, 2017
I will always remember 'Father Al' as a kind man - with a smile to match. He gave me the sacrament of First Communion, Confession, and later with Marriage, and then with the Baptism of our three children.
As kid in Catholic school, he was always quick with a re-assuring glance when he knew I was wondering what "this religion thing" was all about. I will forever thank him for understanding contemplation.
We sometimes joked that he was our 'Friar Tuck'. And he will live on in countless family photos and tales. As we considered him one of ours too.
Our regards to all his family.
RIP, Father Al.
Tim O'Neill & Family.
Melanie Evoy
April 7, 2017
Father Al Roy was a kind man and a wonderful priest.
Adam Evoy
April 7, 2017
I had the fortune to meet Fr.Al Roy and for him to hear my confession. I truly feel blessed to have known him.
April 7, 2017
To the Roy and Oblate families,
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Fr. Al was a visionary and through his theology he empowered lay people, couples and women and for that we are truly grateful. May he rest in peace.
Cathy and Margaret Holden and Greg Saretsky.
Bill & Stella Shewchuk
April 6, 2017
Father Al Roy was a wonderful Priest and person. He was kind, gentle and caring. He was loved by the people who knew him.
May he rest is in Eternal Peace with Our Lord in Heaven.
Arlene Byer/ Theberge
April 6, 2017
I have very foun memories of Father Roy my friend Colleen talked me in to become a Knight of the Alter and her and I served for a number of years with Father . He also married my bother and sister in law, baptized his 3 and my 2. Then 2 1/2 years ago said the service at my husband funeral for me . He was and is still a blessing to all of us he touched over the years. We all love and miss him.
David and Lori Woloshyn
April 6, 2017
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies on the loss of this kind and gentle man.
April 6, 2017
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies on the loss of this gentle and kind man.
David and Lori Woloshyn and family
Holly Charron
April 6, 2017
Father Roy was such an interesting man of deep faith. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss him dearly!
Liberton Pharmacy staff
April 6, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Father Roy's religiiou's family the OMI, and his family. He was a great inspiration to our family we dearly loved him as a friend and priest. May he rest in eternal peace in heaven in the presence of God.
Art, Carol Bergvin and family
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