Roy Francis Armsworthy, age 93, Springhill, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2016, in High-Crest Nursing Home, Springhill, N.S. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Wilfred B. and Gertrude (MacPherson) Armsworthy. Roy was a veteran of the Second World War and served in Europe during D-Day. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro. He retired as a manager of Sobey’s after 38 years of service. Roy was a member of the United Church of Canada wherever he lived. Some of his passions included ballroom dancing, golfing, fishing, hunting, bowling and curling. He is survived by children Eileen (Joe Gallant) Armsworthy, Summerside, P.E.I., Aubrey (Wanda), Amherst, N.S.; siblings, Dorothy (Marshall) Farrell, Dartmouth; Vera Lynds, Truro; Paul (Jean), Belmont; Gordon (Loretta), Ont.; Carl (Nickie), Dartmouth; Ramona (Ralph) Day, Truro; Sheila (Donnie) Lynds, North River; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Beside his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Brown; sister, Audrey; brother, Herman. No visitation by request. A Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 Tribute will be held Tuesday, May 24, at 2 p.m. followed with a memorial service at 2:15 p.m., both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro, N.S., Rev. Mary White officiating. Reception to follow. Interment in Belmont Cemetery. A special thank you to the staff of Centennial Villa, Amherst and High-Crest Nursing Home, Springhill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NS, the Lung Association of NS or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.ColchesterCommunity.com.

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