Roland Heplet Blackmore of Stratford, in his 90th year, passed away peacefully Sunday November 6th at his residence in Stratford. He was born in Templeman, Newfoundland, son to the late John and Peninah Blackmore.
Beloved husband of the late Muriel Blackmore whom he married September 17, 1949. Loving father of Grant and his wife Sandra and their children Josh and Meghan. Also survived by lifelong family friend Esther Robinson and many loving nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers George Blackmore and his wife Josephine, Frederick Blackmore and his wife Clara, Jacob Blackmore and his wife Dorothy, John Hann Blackmore, as well his sisters Bertha Sparkes and her husband Bertram, Dorothy Rose and her husband Thomas, Elizabeth Bursey and her husband Daniel, Dorcas Amari and her husband Vito, Letsie Bragg and her husband Walter.
Roland was a Professional Engineer graduating from McGill University in 1947 and most recently was the Engineering Manager at Cooper-Bessemer in Stratford. Roland was an avid super senior golfer playing until a few months ago.
Cremation will take place with burial in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Friends are invited to a reception at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford in the reception centre on Monday November 14, from 2-4 pm. Memories of Roland will be shared at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Autism Ontario or to the charity through the funeral home. 519-271-7411. www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com