Beverly Laura Roy nee Murphy, aged 68, passed peacefully on November 15, 2025, after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her husband Andrew (Andy) Roy, her son Michael Roy, daughter Sarah Lineham (Drew) and grandson Wyatt Lineham.
Bev was devoted to her family. She was a woman who loved fiercely, showed care through being direct and honest and was just simply fun to be around. She was an avid volunteer at the home and school association of her children, alongside her time as a figure skating coach. She also volunteered at the club and regional levels of Skate Canada. In her earlier days, she was a Canadian Ski Patroller, which is how she met Andy, patrolling at Glen Mountain. Bev was very fortunate to share her skating and skiing passions with her family.
Bev’s favorite things included her animals, baking, reading, eating fried clams in Shediac and spending time at the lake; her happy place.
Besides her children, Bev is survived by her two brothers: Ron Murphy (Sylvie) and Patrick Murphy (Carol) and two sisters: Barbara Clark and Brenda Roy (Tony). Family and Friends are invited to visit Beechwood, Cemetery, Funeral and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:30 a.m. A reception will follow. Private burial will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the May Court Hospice.
Digital Guestbook
Larry Norton
Michelle Crognale
Andy, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your dear Beverley. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Love and prayers, Michelle
Stephanie Greer
Dear Andy,
Sending my most sincere condolences to you and your family…
Melanie Trudel & Martin Trudeau
Dear Andy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We wish you and your family strength and courage during this difficult time. 🩷
Kate McMaster
Dear Andy,
I was very sorry to hear about Bev’s passing. This notice is such a tribute to her! What a beautiful way she is described—fierce in her love, devoted to her family, and full of joy—shows what a remarkable person she was. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time. Wishing you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
Jacqueline Lagerquist
On behalf of myself and my coworkers at Fairview Cemetery-Niagara Falls, our sincere condolences to the Roy family and friends.
Denise Smeaton
Hi Andy,
I'd like to send my sincere condolences to you and your family. Bev and I laughed often when we worked together. Her sense of humour and her willingness to work hard stuck with me, as did her graciousness and kindness with others.
Denise
Ken and Kerry Munday
Our sincere condolences Andy, to you and your family. This notice was a beautiful tribute to Beverly, her memory will live on in all of those fortunate enough to have met her. We are thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.
Timothy Thompson
My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy. Take care.
Natasha Hodge
I always enjoyed running into Bev at the coffee machine or in the kitchen. She was always geninuinely interested in both my daughter's and my figure skating adventures and I was grateful for her advice as a skating mom and coach. Her smile was contagious and I she will be remembered with great fondness. My sincerest confolences.
With a very heavy heart I wish to pass on my sincerest condolences to Andy & the family, I was truly blessed to have Bev’s friendship through the years starting as far back from 1978 on the Ski patrol, a friendship I will value for life
Rest In Peace my friend