William "Roy" Wilmott
1962 - 2019
William "Roy" Wilmott
Service Information
Service Date
Friday July 19, 2019
Service Time
2:00 p.m.
Service Location
St. James Presbyterian Church, Historic Sherbrooke Village
Requested Charity
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice
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Wilmott, William "Roy" It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roy, at the age of 57. Roy was born in Sherbrooke, a son of the late Henry Wilmott and Dorothy (MacIntosh) and step-father, Murray Fleet. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Jerrod) Peterson; Prince Albert, Saskatchewan; special grandchildren, Oliver, Brooklyn, and Charlotte; brothers, Gary (Hertha), Kimball (Gabriela), both of Sherbrooke; Chris (Karen), Antigonish; Dennis, Halifax; sisters, Michelle, Lori-Anne (Freddy), Tracey (Ryan) all of Grande Prairie, Alberta; many nieces and nephews. Roy was predeceased by his brother Travis. Roy worked in the oil fields of Alberta; off shore Nova Scotia; numerous safety supervising positions; sea-urchin diving; St. Mary’s River Smoke House; and lastly National Resources, Stillwater, until his death. Roy was a past member of St. Mary’s Dart League and Curling Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, wheeling and boating. Roy had special memories of his dog Morgan.  Funeral service will be held in St. James Presbyterian Church, Sherbrooke Village on Friday at 2 p.m. with Bill Johnston officiating. A time of remembrance will follow in St. Mary’s Lions Hall, Sherbrooke. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, 34 Main Street, Sherbrooke. On-line condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.

William "Roy" Wilmott