Nightingale family
Dear family i am sorry to hear about Mr. Roy Nightingale he was such a nice
person and my thoughts and prays are with you all
NIGHTINGALE, James Roy
1923 - 2022
Obituary for James Roy Nightingale, 1923 – 2022
Lovingly remembered by his family and friends, James Roy Nightingale passed to Spirit on Saturday, October 15, at the Temiskaming and District Hospital Long Term Care Unit. Roy was born in Toronto on February 9, 1923 and moved to New Liskeard with his family when he was nine years old.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Norma Pedersen (nee Morrow), his son Jim, his daughters Nancy (Cameron) and Kim, his grandchildren, James, Trey, Jennafer and Sonny and his great grandson, Tristan. Roy is also survived by Norma's sons, Karl (Nancy), Alec (Sharon), Dennis (Debbie) and Terry (Lorrie) and their children and grandchildren who he was affectionately known as Poppa Roy. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 36 years and our loving mother Audrey Nightingale (nee Dobson), his parents Harry and Minnie Nightingale and his brothers John and Bruce.
Dad was proud of his service with the 3 rd Medium Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery during the second world war and as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 33. As Dad had been studying surveying at the Haileybury School of Mines, he was placed on the front lines as reconnaissance patrol. One of his favorite musings was “If I could see them, they must have been able to see me.” Dad participated in liberating cities and towns in the Netherlands, Italy, and France. We were honored to have accompanied Dad to the Netherlands for the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands in 2015. Following the war, Dad completed his education at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in architectural and design studies.
An avid sportsman, Dad loved playing baseball and fishing and hunting. As a family we enjoyed many trips with family friends to various hunting camps and cottages and he was raised on Twin Lakes at his family cottage on Jones Bay. Throughout the winter months, Dad loved to play hockey, curl, and snowmobile. He and Norma loved to spend their weekends at the cottage on Anima Nipissing Lake all year round. But it was golf that hooked him! Dad was one of the founding members of the New Liskeard Golf Course and loved to both play and watch golf until his final days. He had a passion to perfect his swing and was still contemplating taking some golf lessons. Dad also loved jazz and country music and was a favorite dance partner at many events.
Dad began his life's work at Hill-Clark-Francis, Ltd. where his father worked. He moved briefly to North Bay when the company relocated but was soon back in New Liskeard joining the staff at John Clark Building Enterprises in 1961 as the Construction Manager. Dad retired from John Clark Building Enterprises, later known as Pinewood, in 1994 and then went on to consult for a variety of local construction projects over many years. In the late 1960s Dad assumed the role as Chair of the Board of Education for a few years.
Thank you, Norma, for taking such good care of Dad for all these years. He was convinced that your blueberries, the spice of life, were the key to a long and healthy life, and he was right. Thank you to Dr. Corneil, Dr. Corbeil, and the wonderful staff at the Temiskaming District Hospital for your thoughtful care of our father. Thank you to Jennifer Sweet, our PSW, who supported dad with so much love, laughter, and care in his final year and to Andrew Veley, Physiotherapist, who encouraged Dad's continued physical well-being.
Dad, you have always been our rock, our inspiration, and our support. We are so blessed to have had you in our lives as our father, grandfather, Poppa Roy, and best friend. We will miss you forever and know that we will carry on your legacy to be our best and do our best. With all our love until we meet again.
The funeral service for Dad will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative (Formerly Perrin Funeral Chapel), 128 Whitewood Avenue, Temiskaming Shores. Visitation from 1 to 2 pm Service from 2 to 3 pm A reception will be held following the service at the Branch 33 Legion Hall in New Liskeard.
Donations in Dad's memory can be made to Legion Branch 33, Bunker Military Museum, the New Liskeard Golf Course Junior Program, or a charity of your choice.
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Norma, The Nightingale and The Pedersen families
Sending our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Roy. He was a very good friend of our family for as long as I remember, spending much time at our cottage on Twin, and taking many trips with Mom and Dad and the rest of the gang. Dad(Captain, as Roy called him)and Roy worked together for years and spent much time together enjoying life.
I will always remember his laugh, his dance moves and his great personality.
Rest In Peace, Roy…you will never be forgotten.
Love to all from Darren & Carol(Kidd)Hearn and family and the Kidd family
Norma and Family, Jim, Nancy and Kim
It is with deep regret that I heard of the passing of your dad. Roy has been a great friend of the family for many, many years and travelled with your mom Audrey, our parents and Norma and Helmut Pedersen. Your dad had a wonderful long life and may he now rest in peace. Thinking of you at this sad time.
The Nightingale Family
The Bearzot Family sends there heart felt condolences. Roy was full of life, I will miss our dances, his humor (laughs) and great conversations. Roy you will be missed but never forgotten. I know you will be the life of the party no matter where your at. Love always.
Roy
To the family I offer my condolences.
To Roy. You will always be my hero.
Nancy and family
Our condolences to Norma, Jim, Nancy, Kim and families. Our thoughts are with you
Nancy Nightingale and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have enjoyed seeing photos of your Dad on Facebook over the years and marvelled at his zest for life. His war service was remarkable and he has left a legacy of love. Hugs to you, Nancy!
Judy Whitfield
Jim, Nancy and Kim and families
We are saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. I have very fond memories of Roy at any local event with a dance band...I was one of those lucky ladies who got to dance with him! My memories go back many years when he and your Mom Audrey spent much time with my
Mom and Dad and the other 4 close friends at our house and our cottage. He always had a joke and included us Kidd kids in his conversations. He will be missed.
Nancy Nightingale
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. I do remember your stories of your Dad perfecting his swing and enjoyed the photos of you and him in the cart on the course, living a full life. Hugs. Sue Derby
Norma, Knightingale and Pedersons family
Our sincere condolences to all family and Aunt Norma. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in these tough times. Incle Roy was a wonderful man and had all the dance moves a person needed He will truly be missed
Zach, Angela, Levi, Zoe, Skye Bowen
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Nightingale family
A wonderful man. My condolences.
The Nightingale family
My sincere condolences. I recall you and your parents fondly.
Jim, Nancy, Kim & Families
We are thinking of you at this time, our condolences.
Your dad was a shining light and will shine brighter as an angel.
Thinking of you,
Kim & Holly McLellan
To the Nightingale and Pedersen Families
Sorry to hear of Roy's passing. It was always a pleasure to see him at one of the clubs. He sure did enjoy his golf with his buddies. Roy had an infectious laugh and when he started, everyone else would join in. He will truly be missed. My condolences to the families. Lonnie Howe Sydney NS
Nightingale Family
Thinking of all of you! Big hugs! Thoughts and prayers to all!
Jim Nancy Kim and Family
I’m so sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. We had wonderful times together at the golf club and all our golf trips to the U.S. I had a wonderful visit with Roy this past summer when I was visiting New Liskeard. Roy was truly one of a kind and will be missed greatly. Rest In Peace my Friend.
The Nightingale Family and Friends
Almost made the 100th Roy!!!....what a character he was....Will cherish our memories of the golf games down in Liskeard and Haileybury during the Bedpan days, had so many good times with him and Audrey....So very sorry for your loss.
Norma, Nightingale and Pedersen Families
My deepest sympathies on Roy's passing. He was a wonderful neighbour to my parents. I enjoyed our conversations, he certainly knew a lot about a lot! He had a spark that was infectious, he lifted the spirits of all he encountered. Reading through the many condolences, I'm struck by the common thread of a man who enjoyed life to the fullest, leaving such a variety of great memories. What a legacy!
Norma, The Nightingale and The Pedersen Families
Please accept our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your wonderful father, husband, and grandfather. Roy was very special to all of us, he had a contagious smile, and his laughter brightened up the room. Your dad was an extraordinary man, was an inspiration to many, and leaves a great legacy behind. I will always cherish the fond memories of Sir Roy at the golf club. We will miss his presence and wisdom forever, may his memory be eternal.
Yvon and Trudy
Nancy and the Nightingale family,
I am sorry to learn of Roy's passing, a long life lived to its fullest. I remember him well as he worked together with my father, Percy Johnston, at both HCF and John Clark's for many years. And I too continue to weather the frustration in my search for the perfect swing, that passion and goal sparked at an early age on the golf course he helped found. As Irving Berlin once said, "The song is ended, but its melody lingers on." Let that melody provide a measure of comfort in your sorrow as you let it play on forever in your hearts. With my sincere condolences.
Dave
Nancy , Kim and family
Our sincere condolences. Sounds like your Dad had a very interesting and full life. May he rest in peace.
Norma Pedersen
Sorry for the loss of your husband Roy. You have many super memories of all your great times together. May he rest in peace.
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Nancy Nightingale, Kim Nightingale, Jimmy Nightingale, and extended families
The real deal was Roy, a rare gem, and truly one of a kind! It was an honour to have known him.
May he forever soar with the Eagles
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Nancy Nightingale, Kim Nightingale, Jimmy Nightingale, and extended families
The real deal was Roy, a rare gem, and truly one of a kind! It was an honour to have known him.
May he forever soar with the Eagles
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in memory of the deceased