Obituary of Roger L. Strawbridge

Strawbridge, Roger L. LCol (Retired) RCA/RCHA On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, in Kingston, Ontario at the age of 84 years. Born in Picton, Ontario February 18, 1932. Roger is survived by his loving wife, of 64 years, Jean (nee Moore) and beloved son Brad Strawbridge and partner Amy Colebourne. Also sadly missed and remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Roger enjoyed a long career with the Royal Regiment of the Canadian Artillery and particular 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. He took special pride in his overseas assignments in the United States, Pakistan and Cyprus and with his regiment in Germany. He also enjoyed his long association with Army Staff College in Kingston. He and Jean retired in Kingston in 1981 and enjoyed the company of family and friends together with a long succession of family pets. A Memorial Reception in celebration of Roger's life will be held in the RECEPTION CENTRE of the JAMES REID FUNERAL HOME, 1900 John Counter Boulevard, on Sunday, February 26 between the hours of 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the U.H.K.F. (Kingston General Hospital, Cardiology) or the Kingston Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.