Roy Archie McDermand

July 17, 2013

Roy McDermand, longtime resident of Red Deer, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at the age of 85 years. Roy is lovingly remembered by his family: wife, Alexie, of 68 years; children, Dale Clark, Nola McDermand, Steven (Ruth) McDermand, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren as well as 2 sisters, Mabel Nelson, Merle Walker; 1 brother, Art (Jean) McDermand. Roy is predeceased by 1 daughter, Sharon Clark and 1 grandson, Russell Clark. A Memorial Service will be held at Bethany Baptist Church, 3901 – 44 Street, Red Deer, AB on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Little Red.

Messages of Condolence

Many people talk about how to live a good life, Uncle Roy showed us how to live a good life. He will be greatly missed by the extended family. The McDermand clan has lost a big part of it's character and personality. There will never be another.

- Harvey Waddy

Alexie My deepest feelings go out to you and family. Just recently I went over his book of poems. Roy was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. Doug Sheppard

- Douglas Sheppard

Our heartfelt and deepest sympathies are with the McDermand and Clark family as well as all of those affected by this loss.

- Yasmin Ahmad & Simon Hawkins

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