Asst. Fire Chief (Ret'd) St. John's Fire Department, formerly of Bonavista. Passed peacefully away at his residence on August 22, 2010, Roy Soper, age 86 years. Predeceased by his son Reginald, parents Margaret and Albert and brother Fred. Leaving to morun his loving wife of 59 years Helen "Lal" (Hussey); brothers: Eugene (Jennie) and Bob (Joanne), both residing in the U.S.; sister-in-law Marjorie Ross (Doug), Ontario; special brother-in-law Harry Hussey "Ning" and other relatives and friends. Also fondly remembered by his "niece" Sonya Thomson and her daughters: Meagan and Sofia who he cherished dearly. He will also be missed by his loving companion Cabot. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation on Tuesday 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Gower Street United Church on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.carnells.com