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Roy Noga, 70

It is with great sadness that the family of Roy Noga announce his passing on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at the LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, ON.
Roy was born on October 15, 1933 in St. Boniface, Manitoba to Jacob and Sophie Noga. Roy grew up in Mine Centre, ON and attended high School in Fort Frances. He was hired on the B&B and then at age 18 joined the army and fought in Korea. He was hired by Canadian National Rail in 1955 and was promoted to Engineer in 1963. He was united in marriage to Donna Calder on September 5, 1959. Roy retired from CNR in 1992 with 35 years service. He enjoyed the outdoors and could be found fishing, hunting, gardening and going for walks.
He leaves behind his wife Donna; children Jody Noga, Teryl (Glen) Noga-Brown all of Thunder Bay, ON and Garry (Bev) Noga of Fort Frances. ON; grandchildren Keith Noga, R.J. Noga, Cale Brown, Cody Brown, Cary Brown, Erin McNally, Kelsey Tika, Emma Noga and Carson Noga; brother Edward (Joan) Noga of Tennessee; sisters Nellie West of Camrose, AB and Lucille (Dan) Legros of Dryden, ON as well as several nieces and nephews.
Roy was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Sophie; son Jimmy Roy Noga in 1992 and nephew Dane Wood.
Memorial services were held on Saturday February 14, 2004 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church with Deacon George Chojko-Bolec officiating. Cremation has taken place at Riverside Crematorium in Thunder Bay, ON.
The honourary pallbearers were his grandchildren.
If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Building Fund, 303 First Street, Rainy River, On, POW 1L0 or to the charity of your choice.
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