Obituary of Roy Williams

Charles Roy Williams

August 1, 1932 – May 19, 2025

Charles Roy Williams, more commonly known to his family and friends as Roy, was born on August 1, 1932, in Consort, Alberta, to Carlisle and Irene Williams.

Roy grew up on the family farm in the Neutral Valley district and attended the Neutral Valley School, located on the Scott land. According to Roy, he had to walk uphill both ways with barbed wire tied around his feet just to get there — a story he told with his trademark humor. He later completed his schooling in Consort.

In 1955, Roy met and married the love of his life, Ella Suchotzky. They were married on August 13 of that year and were blessed with two daughters, Tammy and Dawn.Together as a family they enjoyed camping, fishing and Saturday nights were often spent enjoying a trip to town or a family dance.

Roy had a passion for music and dancing. He was the saxophone player in a band called The Serenaders, who played at many weddings and dances at Gooseberry Lake Hall. He was also a proud member of the K-40 Club for many years, forming lasting friendships and great memories.

A lifelong farmer, Roy spent many years tending to the land and caring for his beloved animals. In 1985, he and Ella sold the farm and relocated to Red Deer. Retirement didn’t slow them down — together, they were avid travellers. Their journeys took them to Hawaii, Jamaica, Thailand,Bali, Mexico, California, Arizona,New Zealand and across Canada in their RV. Among their favorite trips were those spent following their grandchildren to various sporting events, always cheering from the sidelines.

After Ella’s passing in 2004, Roy found love and companionship once again with Myrna McArthur. Together, they shared many joyful years filled with travel, dancing, and cherished time “up on the hill.” The family is deeply grateful to Myrna for the care, love, and laughter she brought into Roy’s life during his later years.

On May 19, 2025, Roy passed away at the Consort Health Centre, at the age of 92. We know he was welcomed by Ella with loving arms — and that Frank and Evelyn weren’t far behind, greeting him with an ice-cold beer.

Roy will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Tammy Gorcak (Randy) of Edmonton and Dawn Gillespie of Consort; his seven grandchildren: Jill, Danny (Bea), and Michael Gorcak; Jason (Christina), Adam (Katey), Mitchell (Taylor) Gillespie, and Stephanie (Cory) Tellier; and his eight great-grandchildren: Landon, Blake, Suzanne, Lukasey, Barrett, Cohen Gillespie, Asher, and Andie Tellier.

He is also lovingly remembered by special longtime friends Keith Wittmack, his wife Joan, and their sons Kolby and Mitchell, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Roy was predeceased by his wife Ella; infant children Robert and Kimberly; his parents Carlisle and Irene Williams; parents-in-law Jacob and Della Suchotsky; siblings Elwood (Yvonne) Williams and Bessie (Ivar) Nelson; brothers-in-law Alvin Suchotzky and Irvin (Joan) Suchotsky; sister-in-law Bernice Williamson; and nephews Blake Williamson and Brent Williams.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff at Consort Long Term Care for the kindness, compassion, and exceptional care provided to Roy in his final years.

Roy’s legacy of laughter, music, hard work, and love for family will continue to live on in all of us. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Family and friends are invited to join for an informal time of fellowship and refreshments, on Monday, June 2, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Consort GEM Centre.

 

 

 

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