Roy Charles Gollop
July 13, 1942 to January 3, 2025
Obituary
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Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, Roy Gollop, aged 82 years. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Hilda Gollop; brothers Doug (Audrey), Dave, Cyril (Nina) and George (Bella); sisters Joan, Jean Driscoll (Bert) and Ruby Power (Fergus).
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 48 years Betty (nee Collins); daughters Alison (Mark) and Adrienne (Steven); grandchildren Thomas and Harry Newell and Charlie, Audrey and Poppy Lindsay; brothers Bob (Jean Anne) and Jim (Maisie); sisters Flora Churchill (Harold) and Linda Churchill (Ern) and sister-in-law Joyce Gollop, as well as many nieces and nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends.
Roy will be remembered for his talent for gardening, his love for his beagles and hens, his skill in stonework and his deep respect for nature. Whether he was out in the garden, chasing moose and rabbits or taking his quad into the woods, he found peace and joy in the outdoors. He had a remarkable ability to take a pile of rocks or bricks and turn it into something beautiful – whether it was a sturdy wall, a fireplace, an inukshuk or just a little stone path winding through the garden. Well-respected and liked by all who knew him, Roy was always ready with a joke and a story and easily made friends wherever he went. What we will miss most is the love, warmth and light-hearted spirit he brought to the lives of his loved ones. He left a lifetime of memories – some true, some a little fibbed, but all cherished.
We would like to thank family physician Dr. Matthew Ryan as well as the doctors, nurses and staff at the Palliative Care Unit at the Miller Centre for their care and compassion throughout Roy’s illness.
As per Roy’s request, cremation has taken place. The family will be receiving visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Funeral service will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11am. The funeral service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Old gardeners never die, they just go to seed.
– Unknown
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on January 8, 2025
7-9 p.m. on January 8, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Thursday January 9th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Betty and family. So sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and all the Gollop family at this sad time.
Linda, Flora and Gollop family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Roy. Please accept our sincere condolences during this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you.
Joanne and Doug Chafe
My condolences to Roy’s family, Roy was a great person, a great neighbor, may he rest in Peace.
Dearest Betty, Alison, Adrienne, and the many family members and friends touched by Roy. We offer our sincere and deep condolences and know how missed Roy will be. We knew Roy best through the love and unwavering support always there for Adrienne, Steven, Charlie, Audrey and Poppy, despite the distance of oceans,. Clearly a family man first and foremost, and a kind and gentle soul.. On the occasions we shared time together, there was always a good story told, and always told with a twinkle in the eye. We know Roy will be deeply missed, but also remembered and celebrated by all that knew him.. Sending our love and thoughts at this tough time. Peta and Felix
Betty and family,
So sorry to hear of Roy’s passing.
Sending my deepest condolences.
Gail Bishop
Dear Betty, Alison and Aderienne,
Garry and I send our deepest condolences and many hugs your way 😔 . As we all know Roy was one in a million and has left us all with many memories that still make us laugh. Can still see Roy in our driveway on his ATV with one on his baby beagle puppies LOL on a training expedition . 🤗 Many hugs Rhoda and Garry
Betty, Alison, Adrienne, and family – we send our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Roy will always be remembered for his funny stories, mannerisms and his friendly and welcoming way. Especially when it came to his beautiful gardens.
He has certainly left some beautiful memories to cherish and never forgotten.
Huge hugs and much love to you all. Paul, Carole, Sébastien and Stéphane Noseworthy’
To the Gollop Family we are so sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Our deepest condolences.
Dearest Betty and Family we are so sad to hear of Roy’s passing.. Everybody here is hurting but everybody in Heaven is smiling to have such a wonderful spirit join them. Betty you are a dear friend and Roy was such a gentle man. We all loved him. Our condolences go out to you but with all the support of your family you will gradually heal.
Sorry to hear of Roy passing condolences to you and your family…… God bless. Stan and Patsy Short……
Betty & Family,
So sorry to hear of your great loss. Sincere condolences to all his family and friends who loved him. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers..
Derek & Vera
Betty, so sorry to hear of Roy`s passing. Teena and I send our condolences to you and your family at this sad time.
Aunt Betty, Alison, Adrienne and Gollop Families,
Sorry to hear about Uncle Roy’s passing. Hold on to all your treasured memories to help you through this difficult time.
May Uncle Roy rest in eternal peace.
sending love and hugs!
To Linda, Flora, and all the family, my deepest condolences.
Memories forever.
Betty & family,Sorry for your loss ,I had the pleasure of working with Roy from 1994 until he retired (Parks Canada).He was quite the character with his story telling, ,a very skilled & kind hearted man ,he will be missed but his stories will live on forever with the people he touched.
Our heartfelt condolences for your loss.
(Previous neighbors of, Dave and Joyce, Linda, Flora.).
RIP
Sorry for your loss. Condolences to all the families.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one, Roy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Sincere condolences Betty and Family
So very sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Our Condolences to theFamily,Thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this difficult time God Bless
Bob, Jim, Flora and Gollop family our condolences on Roy passing. May he Rest In Peace.
Please accept my deepest condolences on Roy’s passing. May he rest in peace 🙏
Betty , my condolences to you and your family on the passing of Roy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy to you Betty and all your family at this very difficult time. God Bless.
My deepest condolences on Roy’s passing. He was quite the character. Hang on to those memories.
Condolences to the family, I worked at Parks Canada with Roy, he was a lovely man and lots of fun!
Prayers and condolences to your families
My sincere condolences to all the family. I’m sure you have lots of beautiful memories to cherish. RIP Roy
Betty, Allison and Adrienne please accept our deepest condolences on Roy’s passing. He was a man of many talents and lived his life his way to the fullest. Cherish all the special moments he created for everyone who came into his world and may he R.I.P. May God Bless.
Deepest condolences to all the Gollop family on the passing of Roy.ay his soul rest in peace.
To all the Gollop family,
Sincere condolences at this sad time. May your happy memories bring you peace.
Sincerely,
Anna Power
Dear Betty, Alison, Adrienne, and all your families we send our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers on the passing of your loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. We were so saddened to learn of his passing. Everyone who ever knew Roy or who was fortunate to have met him was certainly enriched by his friendliness and wonderful nature. We will always remember the days he did some masonry work for us and how much I learned from him as I watched him at his trade of which he was indeed a master. May all your wonderful memories help ease your loss.
Love to you all , John & Eileen
Betty we are so sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. Myself and Larry send our sincere condolences to you and your family .
Betty & family. So saddened to hear of your loved one’s passing. May the memories you share get you thru this very difficult period.
Ivy & Ray Peckford, Halifax
RIP Roy!
Betty and family.
Sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one.
Keep your memories close to your heart . Hugs
Judy Anthony-Bailey
My dear Betty … so sorry to learn of your beloved Roy’s passing … my most sincere condolences to you and your family at this sad time … Gerard (Medcalf Street)
Aunt Betty Uncle Roy always had a hung and a joke when he would see you
Linda, Flora & families
Deepest condolences on the passing of your brother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Betty and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your loved
one. May the love of family and friends help you all as you accept and deal with your loss . may God bless you all.
Lex & Fay Hudson
Betty and family sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. He was quite the character, I remember the stories he would tell my Dad at our house many years ago, he was a great friend to my parents. He always spoke of you and the girls. Keep your memories close to your heart,he will always be there.
Betty and family,
My condolences on Roy’s passing. May your journey of grief be full of happy memories and have you surrounded by friends and family. My prayers and thoughts are with you in the coming days.
Alison, Mark, and family. Our deepest condolences on your loss. I remember the kind, sweet man beaming at your wedding. Our warmest hugs and sympathies during this time.
Love, Austin, Rachel and Alexis
Much love to you Alison and family. We will always remember the lovely time in your parents home when we were in Newfoundland for the wedding. They were so warm and inviting, and your father took us on a little tour of his gardens as soon as we arrived which was so wonderful. Always here to support you during this difficult time. Love Mike and Erin
Our condolences to your family. We met Roy at his daughter Alison and Marks wedding and loved how friendly he was and when he spoke to us we could only smile and nod as us westerners couldn’t understand a word he was saying. He was laying in on pretty thick and enjoyed messing with us a bit! God speed. Love Kelly and Ryan
Flora please accept my sincere condolence on the passing of your dear brother. May he rest in God’s loving Peace.