We invite you to remember Roy by leaving your stories, thoughts and comments below.
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Tina
2d ago
Dearest Roy
I still can't believe you gone!!
What can I say - we had our ups and downs but you were family!! Thank you for taking Wayne and myself under your wing (though he does have inherited some of your bad habits 🤣) thank you for giving me the experience of working with children who are now amazing adults in their own right and also to the friends and experiences I had/still have along the way! R.I.P. Roy and first Bailey's on me when I see you again xxx
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Simon Norton
2d ago
It's with immense pride and profound sadness that our family reflects on the incredible life of Roy. We are so incredibly proud of everything he achieved with The Imps. His dedication to the team touched the lives of thousands of people, creating a legacy that will undoubtedly live on.
The outpouring of messages, thanks, and condolences since his passing has truly touched our entire family. We couldn't be prouder to see how many lives he enriched.
I'll personally cherish the unforgettable month I spent with the team at the Edinburgh Tattoo. The memories we made there will stay with me forever – experiences truly unique to anyone involved with The Imps, where connections were sparked with people from all walks of life. I even still have the Russian uniform gifted to me by some of the international military personnel we met; a moment of unexpected camaraderie that only Roy and the Imps could have facilitated.
While there's no doubt The Imps and everyone associated with it were as much Roy's family as we were, we also want to remember the deep love and unwavering support he gave my grandmother, Sybil, throughout the years. We'll always treasure those Christmases filled with laughter and stories, and I'm personally grateful for the invaluable advice and mentorship he offered me.
Roy will be truly missed, but as we mourn his loss, we also celebrate a life exceptionally well-lived.
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astoukweisi
3d ago
ROY!
We thank you for your legacy and for your wonderful life .
you impacted so many lives and thank you for shaping Moussa into the great human being he is today alongside your twin brother Brian!
RIP perfect peace in heaven !
You will never be forgotten.
It was a true privilege to witness your SEND OFF today ! A great SEND OFF!
Ever grateful !
Moussa samb& family !
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Tuckers
3d ago
Roy I'm so saddened to only hear this today Heaven will have the best seat for you you Roy you was incredible with the kids of Newham you taught so many with respect confidence the right from wrong you set em up ready for a lovely journey in life I will be forever grateful whst you done for my kids many moons ago I see an advertisement called you you said come pay visit I came and met you lots of money families then when you went through everything I said sadly Roy I would never be able to afford all that I have 4 kids and I just couldn't afford it we went away kids weren't happy 2 days later you rung me and said if I bring in subs for the kids of Newham could they join I said of course you gave your all to them and kept them on track by not touching drugs and good attendance at school Roy go have that well deserved rest God Bless you Sir sleep peacefully 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Mandy O'Nion
3d ago
I have worked with Roy for many years booking the Imps at many prestigious venues.. An incredibly well respected gentleman who I will miss very much, whose fabulous teams inspired so many, and the displays enjoyed by so many. He has done so much for so many kids... may your legacy be continued Roy... May you Rest in Peace.
Mandy, Peter Johnson Entertainments Ltd
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Melita Beckers
5d ago
I knew of Roy from the Jackney project and can remember him well. After meeting him again after nearly 30 years he not only remembered me but welcomed both of my youngest children into the team. Roy showed the children respect, kindness and gave them a family.
Rest easy Roy.
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Romeo-Cash
5d ago
Roy has always been a kind generous person it's sad and heartbreaking to let him go he helped me all throughout these years always been a big important person in my life. Thank you for taking me epping forest jumping hills on my bike more memories I will keep forever in my heart. I will miss you 😔
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Maureen woodburn
5d ago
My sons micheal iacurto and Jason sebran were in the imps they took part in the Edinburgh tattoo in 1971 Micheal Jamie Waller and dean Johnson were all in the imps together and enzo iacurto followed his dad into the imps he retired in 2023 we would very much to attend Roy's funeral as we own him a lot of thanks for what he has done for our family and ge will never be forgotten by us RIP Roy u will be so missed by us all
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Julia Briscoe
5d ago
My memories of Roy are of one of the most considered, caring, gentlemen I've ever met. He has had such a big influence on everyone's lives, not just the many, many children and young people who were Imps!
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Derry David Medhurst
5d ago
My Best childhood memories are with the IMPS and the whole team so many memories it is hard to choose one , from going to Ireland on our new coach with a video recorder on board thoe it never made it back with us ,, to taking part in the first team Edinburgh tattoo in 1988. , to taking a load of boats out in and around Lochness. Carry on boating! it was an explosive trip to remember I learned lots
I loved seeing Roy have a go over the Fire ramp in1987 in the royal Victoria docks Roy shocked us when he hit the ramp he was an amazing man
Dearest Roy
I still can't believe you gone!!
What can I say - we had our ups and downs but you were family!! Thank you for taking Wayne and myself under your wing (though he does have inherited some of your bad habits 🤣) thank you for giving me the experience of working with children who are now amazing adults in their own right and also to the friends and experiences I had/still have along the way! R.I.P. Roy and first Bailey's on me when I see you again xxx
It's with immense pride and profound sadness that our family reflects on the incredible life of Roy. We are so incredibly proud of everything he achieved with The Imps. His dedication to the team touched the lives of thousands of people, creating a legacy that will undoubtedly live on.
The outpouring of messages, thanks, and condolences since his passing has truly touched our entire family. We couldn't be prouder to see how many lives he enriched.
I'll personally cherish the unforgettable month I spent with the team at the Edinburgh Tattoo. The memories we made there will stay with me forever – experiences truly unique to anyone involved with The Imps, where connections were sparked with people from all walks of life. I even still have the Russian uniform gifted to me by some of the international military personnel we met; a moment of unexpected camaraderie that only Roy and the Imps could have facilitated.
While there's no doubt The Imps and everyone associated with it were as much Roy's family as we were, we also want to remember the deep love and unwavering support he gave my grandmother, Sybil, throughout the years. We'll always treasure those Christmases filled with laughter and stories, and I'm personally grateful for the invaluable advice and mentorship he offered me.
Roy will be truly missed, but as we mourn his loss, we also celebrate a life exceptionally well-lived.
ROY!
We thank you for your legacy and for your wonderful life .
you impacted so many lives and thank you for shaping Moussa into the great human being he is today alongside your twin brother Brian!
RIP perfect peace in heaven !
You will never be forgotten.
It was a true privilege to witness your SEND OFF today ! A great SEND OFF!
Ever grateful !
Moussa samb& family !
Roy I'm so saddened to only hear this today Heaven will have the best seat for you you Roy you was incredible with the kids of Newham you taught so many with respect confidence the right from wrong you set em up ready for a lovely journey in life I will be forever grateful whst you done for my kids many moons ago I see an advertisement called you you said come pay visit I came and met you lots of money families then when you went through everything I said sadly Roy I would never be able to afford all that I have 4 kids and I just couldn't afford it we went away kids weren't happy 2 days later you rung me and said if I bring in subs for the kids of Newham could they join I said of course you gave your all to them and kept them on track by not touching drugs and good attendance at school Roy go have that well deserved rest God Bless you Sir sleep peacefully 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have worked with Roy for many years booking the Imps at many prestigious venues.. An incredibly well respected gentleman who I will miss very much, whose fabulous teams inspired so many, and the displays enjoyed by so many. He has done so much for so many kids... may your legacy be continued Roy... May you Rest in Peace.
Mandy, Peter Johnson Entertainments Ltd
I knew of Roy from the Jackney project and can remember him well. After meeting him again after nearly 30 years he not only remembered me but welcomed both of my youngest children into the team. Roy showed the children respect, kindness and gave them a family.
Rest easy Roy.
Roy has always been a kind generous person it's sad and heartbreaking to let him go he helped me all throughout these years always been a big important person in my life. Thank you for taking me epping forest jumping hills on my bike more memories I will keep forever in my heart. I will miss you 😔
My sons micheal iacurto and Jason sebran were in the imps they took part in the Edinburgh tattoo in 1971 Micheal Jamie Waller and dean Johnson were all in the imps together and enzo iacurto followed his dad into the imps he retired in 2023 we would very much to attend Roy's funeral as we own him a lot of thanks for what he has done for our family and ge will never be forgotten by us RIP Roy u will be so missed by us all
My memories of Roy are of one of the most considered, caring, gentlemen I've ever met. He has had such a big influence on everyone's lives, not just the many, many children and young people who were Imps!
My Best childhood memories are with the IMPS and the whole team so many memories it is hard to choose one , from going to Ireland on our new coach with a video recorder on board thoe it never made it back with us ,, to taking part in the first team Edinburgh tattoo in 1988. , to taking a load of boats out in and around Lochness. Carry on boating! it was an explosive trip to remember I learned lots
I loved seeing Roy have a go over the Fire ramp in1987 in the royal Victoria docks Roy shocked us when he hit the ramp he was an amazing man
ROY will be missed by so many
May he Rest in peace
Derry