elevated x7e5e September 28, 1934 ~ November 30, 2024

elevated x7e5e Visitation
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet at 7:15 p.m.

elevated x7e5e Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East Thornhill, Ontario L3T 3Z6

elevated x7e5e Funeral Mass
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated x7e5e Click here to view the Funeral Mass

elevated x7e5e Private Cremation

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elevated x7e5e With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Roy Lawless (Mookie), surrounded by his loving family, on November 30, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on September 28, 1934, in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Roy was the beloved son of Eldred and Lillian (deceased) and brother to Eldred Junior and Sheldon (deceased).

elevated x7e5e Roy is survived by his devoted wife, Rose Marie (69 years), and their eight children: Terry (Gary), Cathy (Camille), Dianne (Jeff, deceased), Donna (John, deceased), Mary-Leigh (Diego, deceased), Lorraine (Mike), Paula (Enzo), Michael (Tammy), and Judy (Jim). He will be deeply missed by his 27 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

elevated x7e5e After dedicating over 46 years to his career as a transport driver for Overland Western, Roy enjoyed spending quality time with his family. He cherished moments of playing card games, hosting weekend-long ping pong tournaments, fishing with his grandkids at Oxtongue Lake, and competing in games of darts, bowling, and crokinole.

elevated x7e5e Saturdays were reserved for watching his beloved Montreal Canadiens and teasing his grandson Stephen about the Toronto Maple Leafs. Roy’s love for travel led him to explore many destinations, including the US, Switzerland, Romania, France, Italy, and Spain.

elevated x7e5e A devoted family man and grandfather, Roy’s presence will be deeply felt by all who knew him. He will leave such a void, larger than life and there will never be another Mookie, humour, looks, and intelligence all rolled into one super human being. His legacy of love, kindness, and adventure will continue to inspire his family and friends.

elevated x7e5e The family extends heartfelt thanks to Roy’s caregivers, including Nurse Practitioner Irene Cilla, and caretakers Carla and Jean, who made daily visits and became like family. Special gratitude is also extended to Roy’s personal nurse, Relia, for her compassionate care.

elevated x7e5e In celebration of Roy’s life, please join us as we remember his love, laughter, and adventures.