ROY: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Roy, late of North Battleford, on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Those left to cherish her memory are her nine children: Diane (Raymond), Roger, Michael (Gillian), Mary, Glen, Eileen, Debbie, Frankie (Judith), and Donna; 36 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband Mike; one child at birth; and parents George and Mary Pritchard. Prayers were held Tuesday February 4 from the Chapel of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home with Jean Pawlus presiding. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, February 5 from Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Gerard Legaspi as Celebrant. Interment took place at Town of Battleford Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at The family has placed their trust with Sallows & McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. (306) 445-2418 EULOGY given by Raymond Hettinger We are gathered here to celebrate the life of Florence Roy (larcrosse). She was the oldest of 15 children born to George and Mary Pritchard. Florence was born on March 12, 1929 and grew up during the dirty thirties. Being from that decade Florence lived a tough life but it only made her stronger. She became a Major helper for her mother as more siblings were born yearly. In 1936 Pritchards visited relatives in Great Falls, Montana, to work for a while. Florence's Mother came home from the store to find her 7 year old daughter cooking grease bread on the wood stove. This terrified Mother Mary but she found out how observant and capable Lacrosse was. By the age 10 or 12 Florence could use the wash board for laundry while younger sisters hung the clothes. Florence's Mother said that Lacrosse was a good worker. After helping her Mom and Dad all these years she met and married Mike Roy. Now Florence had her own family to look forward to. Many hard years were to follow as she put all her known skills to work raising her five girls and four boys. Florence's life wasn't all hard work and hardship. There were many good times, happy times with glorious laughter, fun celebrations of new babies, parties, weddings and midnight mass or church on Sundays. While Florence was able she enjoyed everything. It was November, 2005 when she moved to Villa Pascal to live an easier life. She received alot of visitors there. Florence is Survived by her nine children, 36 grandchildren, 88 great- grandchildren and 7 great-great- grandchildren a total of 140 and counting. So even though Florence has left us she will never be really gone. Many thanks to everyone for coming to share the celebration of Florence Roy's life. The family would also like to thank everyone who so generously gave food and helped with the preparations. Thank you. Card of Thanks The Family would like to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time. Words cannot express our gratitude for the expressions of sympathy provided to us during our time of sorrow. No kind gesture went unnoticed. Just your presence meant a great deal to us. Thank you to those who helped plan and participate in the prayer and church service. A special thank you to the staff and caregivers of Villa Pascal for the care provided to Mom during her residency. Thank you to Sallows & McDonald Wilson & Zehner for all your help and guidance God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be So he put his arms around you, and whispered "Come to Me". With tearful eyes we watched you, we watched you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
