Roy James O'Connell – 79, of Chance Harbour Nova Scotia and Largo, Florida.
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce Roy's passing. Born in Halifax, in November, 1932, Roy was the son of the late Frank and Rita (Sampson) O'Connell.
He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia (Redden) O'Connell and his partner, Patrica Murphy, his little sister Elaine Rita and brother Carl (Bud) O'Connell.
Roy is survived by his children James (Jimmy), Patrick, Elaine and Kareen O'Connell (Miner). He is also survived by his brothers Harold (Doey) and David O'Connell and sisters, Shirley (Mitchell) O'Connell, Joyce (Beaudry) O’Connell and Sandra O'Connell. Papa Roy will be dearly missed by his grandchildren: Scott O'Connell, Timothy O'Connell, Brianne Miner, Monica Miner, Dylan Miner and great-grandson, Wyatt Sieniarecki (son of Brianne). He is also survived by seven nephews and seven nieces.
A man of many friends, Roy was a retired member of Local 269 ILA (International Long Shoremans Union) and worked for Halterm in Halifax. Roy also worked in Detroit, MI as a Long Shoreman for 17 years. Roy was a life long Merchant Marine Seaman in Canada and the States, proudly serving during the Korean War. He spent the past 14 years living between homes in Florida and Nova Scotia. He was a devoted father and grandfather. Roy was loved by all who knew him. He will be especially remembered for his love of Irish music, his amazing sense of humor, storytelling and quick wit, love of the ocean and his stories of his world travels. He always left you laughing. We will hold onto those precious memories forever. A true gift of a man he was.
A full service to celebrate Roy's life will be held in Nova Scotia at a later date to be announced.
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