It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roy Kirby (Ottawa, Ontario), who passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roy Kirby to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Laura Kirby (Wood) and Fred Kirby; his wife Carol; his children, Jeffrey, Jonathan and Miranda; his grandchildren, Ethan, Graydon, Benjamin, Bronwyn, Luca, Saskia, Sebastian, Elizabeth, Nikolas and Alexandra; his siblings-in-law, Arthur Gardner (Pierrette) and Yvonne Gardner (Noah); and his cousin Amanda Wheatly.

Donations to the Dr. Carol Kirby Global Citizenship Program at Elmwood School (https://www.elmwood.ca) would be appreciated.

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April 30, 2024

Hugh and Ann O'Neill sent flowers

“In loving memory of Roy Kirby, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship.”

April 28, 2024

Anita George lit a candle

“In loving memory of Roy Kirby, With deepest sympathies. I am so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I've known Roy and Carol for many years and have often admired their commitment and devotion to one another. Roy was a gentleman, a scholar and a great raconteur. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to Carol, and to all the family; I hold you in my heart and thoughts in this difficult time. Love, Anita”

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May 29, 2024

Merle Haltrecht-Matte wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Carol, I am sending you heartfelt condolences. I remember 'way back when we would see you accompanied by Roy at Federation events, he made us think of Mr Glad! He was a formidable presence. I am certain you are surrounded with love and support from your family and friends. May his memory forever be a blessing to you all. Take care. Merle Haltrecht-Matte”

May 2, 2024

Angela Boychuk wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Roy Kirby, At last Roy has gone to join the lost boys on one very big adventure! Both a gentle and feisty spirit, he is soaring now above the clouds, while we below watch and wait. How we loved him for his remarkable zest and passion for all things creative and scholarly! Our heartfelt condolences to Carol and family. Angela and Brian Boychuk”

April 30, 2024

Leslie Baird wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Carol, You and Roy spent the best years of your lives together , raising your dear family and travelling the world on great adventures. May remembering those highlights give you comfort in your loss, moving you forward in gratitude for a life well lived. I will be unable to attend the memorial as my leukemia has knocked out my immune system. I always thinking of you two as a power house.”