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Roy Lester Fromm

Roy Lester  Fromm

Roy Lester Fromm
It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of Roy Lester Fromm, age 80, of Amherst, NS. Roy passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at the Cumberland Regional Hospital with family by his side.
Born in West Amherst, NS he was a son of the late Lester and Florence (Doncaster) Fromm.
Roy started working at a young age on the Lusby Farm, then on to work for E.L. Casey and the remainder of his career working in the carpentry industry. Before his illness, Roy enjoyed being active throughout the year; his hobbies followed the seasons, hunting, fishing, trapping, sugar woods and gardening.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 59 years, Josephine (Thibideau); children Patti (David) Lepper, Nancy (Thomas) Trenholm, Laurence (Jan), Elizabeth (Larry) White; grandchildren Gayle Trenholm, Nicholas Trenholm (Kim), Melanie (Matthew) Scholz, Megan Trenholm (Brian), Matthew (Lee-Anne) Lepper, Jessica White (Liam); 6 great grandchildren; brother Ivan (Alda) Fromm; sister-in-law Eleanor Fromm; very special sister-in-law Vicki Harrison; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brother George, sister Greta (Bernie) Jackson and great grandson Leo Trenholm.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church Street, Amherst (902-667-8777) where a time of visitation will be held on Thursday from 6-8 pm. The funeral service will take place at Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, Amherst on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 2 pm, K. Ruth Gamble, DLM and Mrs. Shelly Trenholm officiating.
Donations in memory of Roy may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Roy's online memorial at www.furlongjones.ca or through the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.

 

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