CURTIS, ROYCE JOHNSTON
At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB on August 9, 2015, Royce Johnston Curtis, husband of the late Ferne Constance (Rogerson) Curtis, formerly of Leonardville, NB. Born at Woodstock, NB on July 1, 1928, he was a son of the late Johnson and Harriet (Gillis) Curtis.
A loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, he is survived by one son: Stanley (Marlene) Curtis of Pleasant Valley, PE; three daughters: Carlotta (Larry) Walsh of Saint John, NB, Diana (Mike) Leblond of Deer Island, NB and Wendy (Donald) Fox of Burton, NB; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one niece and several cousins.
In addition to his wife and parents, Royce was predeceased by two sons: Terrance and Royce Jr.; one half sister: Edrie Hansen.
Prior to retirement, Royce worked for the Department of Transportation where he was employed as a Truck Driver for 20 years. Royce was a truck driver by trade most of his working life and made runs all over the maritime provinces. He truly loved driving truck and enjoyed doing the garbage run on the island. He was a caring man who enjoyed helping his family and neighbours every chance he had. Near the end of WWII, Royce joined the Armed Forces Reserves and trained at the base in Pennfield. He was a member of the Deer Island Seniors and the Leonardville Church of Christ. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB. Resting at the Leonardville Church of Christ, Leonardville, NB with visiting on Tuesday from 6 to 9 pm. The service will be held from the church on Wednesday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Conrad Cline officiating, followed by the interment at the Leonardville Community Cemetery.
In Royce's memory, donations to the IWK or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Online donations and condolences may be placed at www.stgeorgefh.ca