Royston Bywater
September 3, 2022
September 3, 2022
September 3, 2022
Royston
James Bywater passed away peacefully with his wife of 67 years by his side, in
the early morning hours of September 3, 2022 at Peace Arch Hospital in White
Rock BC. He was 94 years old.
Roy was born
in Bristol, England. As a young man he had
quite an adventurous life, from riding the countryside on his motor cycle to
serving in the RAF as a peacekeeper in the Middle East. His adventurous spirit took him to Canada
while in his early 20’s and back to England where he met Joan, his wife, in
1955. His intrepid, slightly rebellious spirit
didn’t subside however, and they emigrated twice more to Canada and the second
time, to Vancouver BC, stuck! Roy always
believed that Canada would provide the family a better life. He was rightly proud
of his accomplishments in his career as a tool and die maker in the
aeronautical industry which is the most demanding for a machinist and he loved
to fish, camp, go shooting, and play snooker.
Roy was never happier than when he was making or fixing something in his
workshop.
Roy and Joan
had 4 children, and many grand- and great grandchildren.
His tender
heart was kept well hidden, but all who truly knew Dad, saw it.
He will be deeply
missed by us all.
You are invited to leave a personal message for the family.
Roy, a friend for many years. A man of many talents and abilities. I remember him fondly as stubborn yet willing to listen and sometimes make changes. Roy often came over as strong and determined to do things his way but I knew many parts of Roy that many may not have. I was privileged to listen to his heart many times and cried with him. He had an extremely soft side, compassion which he hid well. I was so pleased to be able to spend some time with him in his last days and sing a few songs/hymns with him when he was no longer able to speak. I knew he could hear as when I stopped he would pull my hand. But then again perhaps he was saying thank you for stopping. LOL
Condolences to family. love Sue
On the occasion of Roy's inurnment at Sunnyside Lawn Cemetery
October 25, 2023
A man of many accomplishments
Of belief in the power of 'try'
Of looking to the future
His was the steady eye.
Unafraid of responsibilities
To set sail for a distant land
Ready to face what might befall
His was the steady hand.
A life of courage and conviction
Difficult though it may seem
Attains the grand fulfilment
His was the steady dream.
Joan Bywater