ROY, Kirsten Marie (Buchert)
Posted Mar 11, 2019 | 6:19 PM
FEBRUARY 7, 1934 ~ FEBRUARY 26, 2019 (AGE 85)
Kirsten passed away suddenly at a nursing home in Nanaimo on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 1:30 pm. Our dear and lovely mother was 85 years old.
Born in Copenhagen, she sought adventure and work in England at the age of 19, where she met her husband Nirmal Roy. In 1956, she moved to India, and spent seven years there. She had so many fond memories of and attachment to India. From 1963-1966 she went back to Denmark, and then moved to Canada. from 1966 to 2000 she lived in Montreal, and then came to BC to enjoy her grandchildren and the climate. Her husband Nirmal passed away in 1995 in Montreal.
Kirsten is survived by her son, Indrojit; daughters, Anita, Nina and Maya. She has loving relatives in India and Denmark. So many friends loved her and will miss her.
The Memorial Service and Green Burial will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, March 11th, 2019, at Yates Memorial Services, 1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville.
Condolences through https://www.yatesmemorial.ca/
- Date : 2019-02-26
- Location : Nanaimo, BC