It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving husband, father and grandfather Roy Lewis Wimbleton of Baie Verte, NL at the age of 81 years. Roy was promoted to glory from the ICU, Health Science Centre, St. John's, NL on Sunday afternoon November 21, 2021.

Predeceased by his parents - Thomas and Doris Wimbleton; sister - Annie Budgell; parents-in-law- William and Lucy Ward; siblings-in-law - Ruby King (Cyril), Claude Ward (Lorraine), Sidney Ward, James Ward, Eileen Ward, Wilbert Colbourne, Delano Fowler and Viola Ward.

Left to forever cherish their lifetime of memories are his wife of 56 years Eleanor (nee Ward); children - Gina Winsor (Ronald), St. John's. NL., Lisa Butt (Gordon), La Scie, NL., Eddie Wimbleton (Jennifer), Baie Verte, NL. His grandchildren whom he adored - Brandon Wimbleton (Terri-Lynn), Courtney Winsor (Daniel Sharpe), RJ Winsor, Mariah Butt (Mike Hogan), Creston Wimbleton and Carter Wimbleton; great grandchildren - Chloe and Brayden Wimbleton and Nathan and Andrew Sharpe; siblings - Olive Burton (Hedley), Ruby Verge (Woodrow), Ivy Cooper (Robert); siblings in law - John Budgell, Ford Ward (Phyllis), Garland Ward (Triffie), Hilda Clarke (Hubert), Cora Fowler, Cecil Ward (Sandra), Beatrice Ward, Bernice Green (Donn); aunts - Ruby Martin, Daisy Martin; many nieces, nephews and a large circle of relatives and special friends.

Public Visitation took place at The Salvation Army Citadel, La Scie, NL Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 from 2:00-4:00PM and 7:00-9:00PM. In keeping with the COVID-19 guidelines, visitors must provide NLVaxPass or proof of vaccination + photo id to attend the visitation.

Major Kay Barnes conducted the Funeral Service at The Salvation Army Citadel, La Scie, NL on Thursday, November 25th, 2021 at 2:00PM. Interment followed at Trinity Pentecostal Cemetery, Baie Verte, NL. Those attending the service must provide NLVaxPass or proof of vaccination + photo ID.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Foster Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Baie Verte, NL.

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