Roy Brisco

BRISCO, Roy Beach Roy Beach Brisco, 62, of Renfrew, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2011, as a result of an accident in Renfrew, Ontario on Dec. 17th, 2010. Loving father of Leanne of Renfrew. Dear brother of Jean Smith (Roy) of Ottawa & Al Brisco (Betty) of Colborne, and brother-in-law of Arnold Dick, Renfrew & Arvilla (Thompson) Brisco of Stoney Creek. Also survived by his former wife, Betty Mahusky. Roy will be missed by nieces & nephews Allen Dick, Barbara Childerhose, Mary Etmanski, Kevin Paterson, Susan Rollins, Larry Journal, Jeff Journal, Bette Byers, Philip Smith, Stephen Smith, Kevin Smith, Andrew Brisco, Gregory Brisco, as well as extended family & friends. Predeceased by sisters Beatrice Paterson (Cloyne), Burrell Dick (Renfrew), Irene Journal (Brockville), & brother Gordon Brisco (Stoney Creek). Roy was born October 15, 1948, in Renfrew, Ontario, the son of the late Russell & Velma (nee Reid) Brisco of Northcote, Ontario growing up on the family farm, attending S.S. # 6 Admaston (Northcote) Public School & Renfrew Collegiate Institute, and was a lifelong area resident. He worked at many occupations while his health permitted, & in later years volunteered many hours for various organizations, including Hospice Renfrew. Roy was preparing to again represent Santa one week after his accident. Friends may call at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew on Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., & Friday, January 7 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place at Renfrew Presbyterian Church on Friday at 2 p.m. Reception to follow in the church hall. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Roy may be made to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca