Well, I think we have the answer as to what happened to Royce: Obituary Notice Royce L. Perry (1943 - 2010) Royce L. Perry, 66, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010. Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Arlington Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: 2:30 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Arlington Funeral Home. Survivors: Wife, Carole Ann McDonald Perry; daughter, Jennifer Christine Perry; one sister; one brother; numerous nieces and nephews. Published in Star-Telegram on April 5, 2010 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=royce-l-perry&pid=141499170 I assume that's him, anyway; presumably there can't have been too many people of that name in Texas. Sad. Norman Tulloch

All, We appear to have weathered a small storm of controversy. I think a simple rule of thumb when replying to the group ought to be this: attack (if you must) the message, but never the messenger. As for living on an isolated island, I believe the sentiment being expressed by some, myself included, is that in this world there really are no more totally isolated places, as we are all linked by a common sea and a common air, so that what happens in the Gulf of Mexico - or Chernoble - can and probably will affect life even on Graemsay and Stronsay. Having said that, and much as I enjoy life here in the middle of the US, I still dream at times about a simpler, quieter life, closer to nature in Orkney, and envy those of you who have achieved it. The best I can do is visit there when possible - and the next visit will be in the summer of 2011. Last summer my wife met Sian. Perhaps we can meet a few more of you next time. Tuck On Jun 17, 2010, at 6:23 PM, Norman Tulloch wrote: > Well, I think we have the answer as to what happened to Royce: > > Obituary Notice > Royce L. Perry (1943 - 2010) > > Royce L. Perry, 66, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010. > Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Arlington Funeral Home Chapel. > Interment: 2:30 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. > Visitation: > 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Arlington Funeral Home. > Survivors: Wife, Carole Ann McDonald Perry; daughter, Jennifer > Christine > Perry; one sister; one brother; numerous nieces and nephews. > Published in Star-Telegram on April 5, 2010 > > http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=royce-l-perry&pid=141499170 > > I assume that's him, anyway; presumably there can't have been too many > people of that name in Texas. > > Sad. > > Norman Tulloch > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

The pictures on the Guest Book page confirm that it was the Royce Perry we knew: http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=1378826001186&cid=full Norman T.

I had a sinking feeling that this might be the case. We in the Rootsweb community have lost a number of admins to mortality and it is never easy. If I had a way of communicating with his family I would love to offer my feelings of loss of a fellow genealogist/administrator/human being. This always serves to remind me of my own mortality and the hope that someone will think kindly of me when my time to depart this earthly existence comes. To those of you who counted Royce as a friend I offer my heartfelt sympathy. The silver lining in all of this is my belief that we will be reunited in the world to come and be allowed to rejoice together in the afterlife. Jim -----Original Message----- From: orcadia-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:orcadia-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Norman Tulloch Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 6:26 PM To: orcadia@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] Admin Note The pictures on the Guest Book page confirm that it was the Royce Perry we knew: http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=1378826001186&cid=full Norman T. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

> If I had a way of communicating with his family I would love to > offer my > feelings of loss of a fellow genealogist/administrator/human > being.  http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=1378826001186&cid=full There are six pages of notes [which can allow for an email address to be contacted in return --- avoiding spam it might be better to write a reply address in a phonetic manner] to Royce's family. Regards, Dennice

Thanks for sharing this. So sad to lose him. Marion from Maine ----- Original Message ----- > The pictures on the Guest Book page confirm that it was > the Royce Perry we knew: > > http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=1378826001186&cid=full > > Norman T.