Obituary for Major L. Roy Nurse
Major L. Roy Nurse
April 28, 1935 - March 3, 2023
Roy was born in Pool’s Cove, a picturesque community on the south coast of Newfoundland.
He, along with his four brothers and one sister were blessed with a strong Christian heritage. His dad was a Merchant Mariner, often away to sea for months at a time. His mom, was the church organist and taught many young children how to play the organ.
Roy taught school for a few years (Grand Bruit and Boat Harbour) before moving to Toronto, Ontario.
In 1960. He was employed for many years with Robinson & Heath Custom Brokers. He met his wife, Mary-Alda in 1966 and they were married in the summer of 1967. In 1975 Roy entered The Salvation Army College for Officers, and was ordained in 1977, and appointed, along with his wife and 5 year old son, Eric to Ridgetown, Ontario. During their appointment to Saskatchewan, Michael Shane became their chosen son. They also served in Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, Newfoundland and Alberta.
Roy & Mary-Alda served fifteen years as Corps Officers before transferring to the Addictions & Rehabilitation ministry where Roy served as Executive Director of Addiction & Social Services Centres until retirement in 1999. They resided in Calgary, Alberta until 2001 when they moved to Newfoundland. In 2002 they were called out of retirement, and served as Corps Officers of the Bay Roberts Corps for one year.
Roy and Mary-Alda have been actively involved in the Bay Roberts Corps since moving to this province.
Roy was a faithful member of the Men’s Fellowship (often found in the kitchen preparing vegetables for the corps dinners). He also enjoyed Men’s Bible studies each week, and was supportive of seniors’ ministries.
He had a wonderful smile, a delightful humorous streak, and a heart of compassion which endeared him to many.
He leaves to mourn his loving family:
Wife: Mary-Alda Nurse
Children: Eric (Joy), & Michael
Daughter-in-law: Noreen Nurse
Grandchildren: Brianna, D.J. (Makayla), Julia (Hunter), Austin (Julie), & Phoenix
Brother: Leslie (Carolyn)
Sisters-in-law: Edith, & Linda
He will be dearly missed by many family and friends from across Canada, yet his legacy of love for the Lord and others will live on.
Predeceased By:
Parents: Berkley & Helen Nurse
Siblings: Sophie (Henry), Eddie, Spraque (Betty), & Berkley (Jean)
The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Slade’s Funeral Home, L.T. Stick Dr, Bay Roberts on Saturday: 2-8 P.M. & Sunday: 2-8 P.M.
As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted and may be made in his loving memory to the Salvation Army Citadel- Bay Roberts, Men’s Fellowship or the Youth Department.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 1 P.M from the Salvation Army Citadel, Bay Roberts. Interment will follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Coleys Point.
Condolences may be written to the family at: sladesfuneralhome.ca, on the Memory Wall section of the obituary. For further information please call Slade’s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts at 786-2323.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Slade’s Funeral Home, serving Carbonear, Upper Island Cove, Bay Roberts, Spaniard’s Bay and surrounding areas.
April 28, 1935 - March 3, 2023
Roy was born in Pool’s Cove, a picturesque community on the south coast of Newfoundland.
He, along with his four brothers and one sister were blessed with a strong Christian heritage. His dad was a Merchant Mariner, often away to sea for months at a time. His mom, was the church organist and taught many young children how to play the organ.
Roy taught school for a few years (Grand Bruit and Boat Harbour) before moving to Toronto, Ontario.
In 1960. He was employed for many years with Robinson & Heath Custom Brokers. He met his wife, Mary-Alda in 1966 and they were married in the summer of 1967. In 1975 Roy entered The Salvation Army College for Officers, and was ordained in 1977, and appointed, along with his wife and 5 year old son, Eric to Ridgetown, Ontario. During their appointment to Saskatchewan, Michael Shane became their chosen son. They also served in Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, Newfoundland and Alberta.
Roy & Mary-Alda served fifteen years as Corps Officers before transferring to the Addictions & Rehabilitation ministry where Roy served as Executive Director of Addiction & Social Services Centres until retirement in 1999. They resided in Calgary, Alberta until 2001 when they moved to Newfoundland. In 2002 they were called out of retirement, and served as Corps Officers of the Bay Roberts Corps for one year.
Roy and Mary-Alda have been actively involved in the Bay Roberts Corps since moving to this province.
Roy was a faithful member of the Men’s Fellowship (often found in the kitchen preparing vegetables for the corps dinners). He also enjoyed Men’s Bible studies each week, and was supportive of seniors’ ministries.
He had a wonderful smile, a delightful humorous streak, and a heart of compassion which endeared him to many.
He leaves to mourn his loving family:
Wife: Mary-Alda Nurse
Children: Eric (Joy), & Michael
Daughter-in-law: Noreen Nurse
Grandchildren: Brianna, D.J. (Makayla), Julia (Hunter), Austin (Julie), & Phoenix
Brother: Leslie (Carolyn)
Sisters-in-law: Edith, & Linda
He will be dearly missed by many family and friends from across Canada, yet his legacy of love for the Lord and others will live on.
Predeceased By:
Parents: Berkley & Helen Nurse
Siblings: Sophie (Henry), Eddie, Spraque (Betty), & Berkley (Jean)
The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Slade’s Funeral Home, L.T. Stick Dr, Bay Roberts on Saturday: 2-8 P.M. & Sunday: 2-8 P.M.
As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted and may be made in his loving memory to the Salvation Army Citadel- Bay Roberts, Men’s Fellowship or the Youth Department.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 1 P.M from the Salvation Army Citadel, Bay Roberts. Interment will follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Coleys Point.
Condolences may be written to the family at: sladesfuneralhome.ca, on the Memory Wall section of the obituary. For further information please call Slade’s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts at 786-2323.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Slade’s Funeral Home, serving Carbonear, Upper Island Cove, Bay Roberts, Spaniard’s Bay and surrounding areas.