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ROY (Nakoneski), Mary 2009-10-24 MARY ROY (Nakoneski) On October 2, 2009 at Portage District General Hospital MB, after a long struggle with heart disease, our mother Mary Roy slipped away and we became orphans. Mom was born on May 16, 1916 to Metro and Johanna Nakoneski in Fort William, Ontario (Thunder Bay). In 1937 she married Charles Roy and during their life together they raised a daughter and two sons. In 1952 Dad, serving in the RCAF was transferred to Winnipeg. On his retirement in 1960, the family moved to Elie and opened Mar-Chas Restaurant. (Well known in the area for tasty home cooked meals and the world‘s best burgers and fries). In 1986 they retired from the restaurant business, but Mom continued to use her culinary skills to provide many unforgettable meals for friends and family. She and Dad celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on February 8, 1987. In 1993 Dad died suddenly, bringing a big change to Mom‘s life. Because of an earlier massive heart attack Mom was left with a damaged heart, which over time progressed to heart failure. She also suffered from severe arthritis which slowly curtailed her activities. She maintained her independence, continuing to live in her own home till the age of 93. Over the last year, she slowly became house bound and because she was devout Roman Catholic, not being able to attend church was one of her biggest disappointments. She is survived by her daughter, Deanna Craig, and sons Dewey (Debbie) and Richard (Jean) Roy. Grandchildren Charlene (Carlo) Gallo, Charlotte, Justin and Whitney Roy. Great grandchildren Ryan and Kathleen McKinnon. She is also survived by her sisters Olga Fuchek and Stella Zatulsky and their families as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Charles, sisters Annie and Katherine, her mother and father-in-law, son-in-law Andrew and brothers-in-law Paul Fuchek, Michael Zatulsky and Metro Dubec. Funeral Services were held Thursday, October 8th in the Blessed Sacrament Church in Elie. Internment of ashes will take place in Thunder Bay at a later date.