Royston (Roy) Shaw : BCal Cabin Crew / Cabin Service Director
Sadly I have heard that Roy passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on 25th November 2024. Sadly Roy had been suffering with Alzheimer's and very recently leukemia. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and former colleagues
Roy started with Caledonian in June 1968 as cabin crew rising to CSD.
Roy Remembered
From Rosie Stockwell: Very sorry to hear about Roy's passing. I remember him well from BCal days...
From Richard Heywood
I’m so sorry to hear this. Roy was a shareholder in G-CHIP and flew with me a few times over the last 5 years or so. RIP Roy.
From Valerie Armstrong: So sorry a lovely man, always a smile on his face. RIP Roy
From Jim Will: Sad news. RIP Roy.
From Sally Simmonds: Very sorry to hear. RIP, Roy.
From Helen Dunn: Sad news. I remember Roy well. A lovely gentleman.
From Lesley Peacock
Sending condolences to family and friends. I have fond memories of flying with him. Fly high Roy.
From Dave Phillips
Deep sadness to hear of Roy’s passing. I have great memories of working with him. Whilst on a long Atlanta trip we spent a night in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. They loved his English accent. He also phoned voters from a local HQ to support Ronald Reagan for his presidential bid. A great character. RIP Roy.
From Tracey Washington-Jones
Very sad and condolences to Roy’s family. I remember Roy as a BCal Purser and did a Kinshasa trip with him. He really looked after all of the crew as conditions were not the easiest. RIP Roy
From Roger Warren: RIP Roy
From Anne Lindup: So sorry to hear, condolences to family and friends.
From Caron Phillips: My sincere condolences to his family and friends. RIP Roy
From Jenny Holland
Very sad news. Roy came to my wing walking charity event and supported me with laughter and fun which I will always remember. Condolences to his family. RIP Roy.
From Jean Carlyle-Lyon: Sorry to hear.
From Janet Willis: Rest well Roy
From Jenny Thomas: How sad. RIP Roy
From Sally Simmonds: Very sorry to hear. RIP, Roy.
From Susie Douglas-Smith: Very sad news. My condolence to his family and friends
From Frances Taylor: Very sad. Sincere condolences to Roy's family and friends. RIP Roy.
From Helena Burgoyne
Sorry to learn of Roy’s death, having last enjoyed a chat with him at a BCal reunion a few years ago
From Sue Jackson-Page
So very sorry to read this. Flew with him lots and he was a kind and caring soul. He attended many reunions. RIP dear Roy
From George Banks: RIP dear Roy
If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at BCalatribute@outlook.com
Condolences were extended by:
Dave Thaxter, Jim Will, Pat Cresswell, Susie Douglas-Smith, Liz Tiley, Carol Boaks, Christine Jegu, Lesley Peacock, Dave Surry, Nick Washington-Jones, Freddie Gorman, Stella Bullman, Caron Phillips, Peter Durran, Biddi Geoghegan, Terry Sparrow, Bernice Priestnall, Walter Riggans, Mel Sanders, Sylvia Murphy, Julie Hourigan, Riaz Butt, Robert Holland, Tricia Riley, Terry de la Haye, Jacqui Byrne, Kris Massie, Barrie Rawlins, Frances Taylor, Victor Attwood, Linda Haynes,
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Service Information
Roy's funeral was held on 18th December 2024 at Worthing Crematorium.
