Roy Richard Sired

Roy Richard Sired, born on October 30, 1932 in Pennant, Saskatchewan, passed away on November 26, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather whose life was marked by dedication, adventure, and a love of family.

Roy's education journey began at the Saskatchewan Teachers College in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. His first job as a teacher was in Carnduff, Saskatchewan where he laid the foundation for a career that would span across various fields, but more importantly, it was the town where he would meet his future wife, Roberta Carnduff. Although his career began as a teacher, it quickly evolved into the oil industry where he was employed with Socony Vacuum, Mobil Oil, Amoco Canada, Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company and Amoco International. Determined to forge his own path, at one point in his work life, he became the proud owner of a Texaco service station. Roy had a wealth of international work experiences having lived in Maadi outside of Cairo, Egypt, with his family for 6 years while flying weekly stints to and from the GUPCO worksite in Ras Shukier on the Red Sea coast. Roy also worked for 4 years as the Amoco Resident Manager in Monrovia, Liberia. During these international years the family had many exciting adventures while witnessing how other cultures lived.

In retirement for the past 35 years, Roy and his beloved wife, Roberta, of 67 years, enjoyed their winter home in Arizona where they embraced a vibrant lifestyle filled with the likes of travel, golf, self-home renovations, banjo lessons and meeting new and old friends/family. Throughout his life, Roy had a passion for woodworking, golf, curling, baseball, hockey, music and many hobbies that brought him joy and relaxation. Many cherished memories were created around family Christmas gatherings, where laughter and love abounded.

Roy is remembered with love by his wife, Roberta, and their four children: Robert (Donna), Brenda (Harley), Janice (Jim), and Joanne (Rod). His legacy continues through his seven grandchildren—Jennifer (Eddie), Taylor (Matt), Duncan (Jackie), Fraser, Kyle (Jessica), Ian, and Jason—and his eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Jack (Dianne) and Ken (Rita Gore).

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mamie Sired. His absence will be felt deeply by all who knew and loved him, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society of Canada.