It is with sadness we announce the passing of W. Roy Babstock, October 10, 1942 to September 14, 2009. Born in St. John’s, N.L., he grew up in Eastport and Terra Nova. A thirty-year career as an educator (teacher, coordinator, principal) led him from Milltown, Baie d’Espoir, to Wabush, Labrador, and also included work in Heart's Content, Clarenville, the Strait of Belle Isle, Springdale, Glenwood and Gander. He passes on to sons Steven (Nicola), grandson Gavin and Peter (Angela). He thanks friend and former wife Jean (Parsons) and family, special Aunts Nora Penny and Katie Babstock, cousins Kay, Ray (Evelyn), Bess (Bill), Marg (Cal), Harvey (Shirley), Marie (Frank), Don (Roz), Mac (Lynda), Isabelle (Nick), Shirley (John), John (Darlene), Terry (Elsie), Baxter (Roxanee), Judy (Junior), Ronnie and special friends too numerous to mention for their caring, thoughtfulness and affection. Cremation has taken place. At Roy's request there will be no church or funeral services. A celebration of his life will be held at the SUF Hall in Eastport, NL on Thursday September 17, 2009 from 2-4 pm. Donations in his memory may be made to the Eastport Peninsula Heritage Society Inc. or the Cancer prevention organization of your choice.