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Major General Roy Sturgess, CMM, CD. (Ret’d)

STURGESS – Major General Roy, CMM, CD. (Ret’d) Roy passed away peacefully on May 7, 2019 Following outstanding careers in the Royal Canadian Air Force and Canadian Pacific Airlines, Roy and his wife retired to Arbutus Ridge on Vancouver Island. Roy enjoyed golfing, hiking, keeping fit, boating, the company of so many wonderful friends, and the beauty of the ocean and mountains in front of his home. Many pleasurable winters were spent in New Zealand and Arizona. Roy gave generously to the community: served on Strata Council, President of the Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, volunteer driver for the Canadian Cancer Society, lectured on Leadership at the University of Victoria Business School, and was Campaign Manager for our Member of Parliament in two Federal Elections. Roy is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dorothy, his daughter Kim, sons, Scott and Ronald, three grandchildren, Graeme, Liam and Sydney.




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