The Montreal Gazette March 06 2004
WELBURN, Roy Theodor. January 12, 1916 - March 3, 2004. It is with great
sadness that the family announces the passing of Roy Theodor Welburn,
peacefully at his home in Namur, Quebec at the age of eighty-eight years
old, postmaster for Canada Post Corporation for 24 years. Dearly devoted and
loving husband of 58 years to Evelyn "Betty" (nee Cornell). Son of the late
William Welburn and the late Annie Carriere. Survived by sister Irene,
brother-in-law Gordon Cornell, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his siblings Bettie, Leslie and Russell. Devoted father of
Gordon (Micheline Periard), Jean (Leslie Cartwright), Doreen, Joyce (David
Cartwright), Bruce (Joyce Currie), Gail (Bradford Cooke), Marlene (Richard
Dinel), and Sandra. Cherished and loving "Grampa" to 13 grandchildren and 6
great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul's United
Church on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at 2 p.m. followed by a reception at the
municipal hall. A private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions to Eglise Unie St. Paul de Namur, 1000 rue
du Centenaire, Namur, Qc. J0V 1N0 would greatly be appreciated.