ROY, Zita

Sep 14, 2016

(nee Craig) - September 20, 1932 - September 10, 2016 - Passed peacefully in Ottawa, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Clermont Roy. Loving mother of Adrien (Anita), Langis (Nathalie), Rhéa (Pierre), Vincent (Martine), Gisèle (Éric) and Gustave (Valérie). Cherished grandmother of Julien, Milan, Camil, Florence, Edouard, Talie and Thomas. Born in England, Zita was the dedicated wife of an engineering professor whose career spanned positions in London (ON), Sherbrooke (QC), France, Rwanda, South Africa and Kingston (ON). She worked tirelessly to better all the communities in which she lived, focusing on the youth. Of particular note was her service around Sydenham (ON) via the Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCSC) and the Catholic Women’s League (CWL), having contributed to the Block Parent program, Rural Vision and the local churches. A gathering will be held Tuesday September 20, 10:00-10:45 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Visitation Church, 5338 Bank St, Gloucester ON, K1X 1H1. Grateful thanks to the expert and compassionate staff of the May Court Hospice of Ottawa. Donations may be made in Zita’s memory to May Court Hospice, 114 Cameron Ave, Ottawa ON K1S 0X1; Tel. 613 260 2906.