It is with heavy hearts that our family announce the passing of our father, Roy Locke, on Tuesday, February 14 ^th , 2023, at the Corner Brook Palliative Care Unit in his 91 ^st year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his children: Linda Hall (Clarence), Sylvia Tobin (George), Laura French (Tom), and Glenn Locke (Christine); sister: Dorothy (Dot) Campbell; grandchildren: Darren, Terri-Lynn, Amy, Aaron, Tracy, Michelle, Christopher, Sarah, Mason, Matthew, Lauren, Kayla, and Keisha; great-grandchildren: Mackenzie, Riley, Mia, Kaylie, Tyler, Triniti, Logan, Lily, Ethan, Sophia, Max, David, Ryker, Guienji, and Angel; sister-in-law, card playing partner, and long-time friend: Myrtle McCarthy; and daughter-in-law: Jean Locke; as well as a large circle nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Roy is predeceased by his loving wife, Leona Locke (2014); parents: Hedley and Dulcie Locke; son: David Locke; sisters: Grace, Stella, and Gladys; and his brother: Baxter.

There will be a visitation held on Wednesday, February 15 ^th , 2023 at Country Haven Funeral Home from the hours of 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM, from where the funeral service will take place at 2 PM on Thursday, February 16 ^th , 2023 in the Country Haven Chapel with Rev. John Van Vliet officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, no flowers by request, instead a donation can be made in Roy's memory to the Corner Brook Palliative Care Unit.

We will certainly miss his humour, his wealth of knowledge, his dedication to family, and his love. He was an avid reader and could solve crossword puzzles up until the week of his death with a full explanation of the meanings when necessary. Another passion of his was astronomy, and he was often found in his backyard observatory gazing at the stars. He had a full, happy, healthy life full of love, music, and songs. We will sorely miss our video nights watching DVDs and listening to his CDs.

Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses, doctors, and staff at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, and the Corner Brook Palliative Care Unit for their care and compassion shown during our father's time of need. He could not have been better cared for. We are also so appreciative for our home support worker, Denise Prior, who went above and beyond the call of duty with her wonderful home-cooked meals, baked bread, and genuine concern for our dad, stimulating his mind with his crossword puzzles and conversations. We will be forever grateful for you all!

"Forever in our hearts"