WINTERS, ROY H. - 87, of Parrsboro passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at South Cumberland Community Care Centre, Parrsboro. Born in Parrsboro, he was a son of the late Claude and Vera (Bullerwell) Winters. Roy served with the merchant marine during World War II. Following the war, he was a marine engineer for Atlantic Towing for many years, retiring in 1986. Roy enjoyed animals, fiddle music and long walks on the beach. As well, he enjoyed a good game of darts and checkers. He is survived by his wife, the former Marguerite Phinney; his children, Sandra Hiltz (Doug), Parrsboro; Maria Winters, Parrsboro; Clovia Atkinson (John), Parrsboro; Virginia Pettigrew, Calgary; Michael (Heather), Parrsboro; Bernie (Sherry), Morell, PEI; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Alice and Arnelia; brothers, Jack, George and Claude. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday [February 16, 2012] and 1-2 p.m. Friday [February 17, 2012] at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro, where funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Keith Selwyn-Smith, DLM and Rev. Tory Byrne officiating. Reception to follow in St. George’s Hall, Parrsboro. Memorial donations may be made to the South Cumberland Community Care Centre Foundation, Parrsboro. Online condolences at www.smithsfuneralhome.com