With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Allan “Royce” Hyatt, on Thursday February 11, 2021 at Chatham Kent Health Alliance. Born in Leamington 79 years ago. Son of the late Glen and Reta Hyatt. Husband of Karri for over 42 years. Father of Cheryl O’Neill (Dan) and Randy Hyatt (Cheryl). Grandfather of Jessica O’Neill, Nathan O’Neill (Maranda) and August Hyatt. Future Great grandfather of Baby O. Brother of Pat Hinz (Gene), Saundra Maynard (Michael), Darlene Buxton (the late Bill) and Charlene Eskritt (the late Ron). Brother in law of Kathy Lucio (Pat), Karla Harris and Kristi Blair (Roger). Survived by his mother-in-law Shirley Harris and sister-in-law Claire Hyatt. Predeceased by brother Blake Hyatt, brothers-in-law Michael and Murray and father-in-law Leroy Harris. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and extended family. Royce enjoyed his retirement from Pepsi after 45 years of service. Over his lifetime Royce loved moose and deer hunting, fishing, playing , coaching and supporting so many sports. He was past member of Moose Lodge, Optimist Club and a Life Time member of the Chatham JayCees. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Those wishing to make a memorial donation are asked to consider the Chatham Kent Hospice.
65 Comments on “Allan “Royce” Hyatt”
He was a real gentleman and will be missed, Our sincere codolances Karie and family our heart is with you,
Karri, Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Royce. He was a wonderful person who always had a smile! We know he will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
Love you cousin❤️
My sympathy to Karrie and family on Royce’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Terry Ouellet.
Deepest condolences from mom and I.
Sorry to hear of Royce’s passing.It has been years since I’ve seen him but my thoughts at this time are we have lost another great guy. So sorry for your loss.
To the Hyatt family. I have known Royce for several years, so sorry for your loss.
Our sympathy to all the family on Royce’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
❤️ Aunt Lavoine and Aunt Bernice
Remembering Royce from his Cedar Springs days.
May you find comfort in your precious memories.
Thinking of you all.
So Sorry to hear of Royce’s passing / Our Sympathy to the Family
Karri, so sorry to hear of Royce’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Karrie, our sympathy on the passing of your dear husband, Royce. Keeping you in our prayers as you face this difficult time.
Kees and Hillie Cnossen
I love you so much kari, praying hard for you through this sorrow. Im always hear for you xoxo
Such an amazing man, definitely one of the best. Rest easy Uncle Royce. ❤️
Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Karri,
Treasure your memories of Royce.
Thinking of you Karri with sadness yet with wonderful memories of Royce.
So sorry to hear of Royce’s passing. He will be missed.
Karri, I am very sorry to hear of Royce’s passing. He was a very kind man and I appreciated his friendship. My condolences to you and your family. A big “woof woof” from Sadie.
Dear Karri and family,
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Will miss chatting with you Royce. RIP.
Gary and Marlene Brooks
Dear Karri and Family, so very sorry for your loss! Royce was a great guy and will be missed by many! Hugs and prayers for all!
Karri and Family…….we are so very sorry to hear of Royce’s passing. Royce always had a big smile for everyone and was such a gentleman. I had some great times with the Chatham Jaycees and Royce was a big part of that. Our deepest condolences at such a difficult time.
Karri, we were so saddened to hear of Royce’s passing. I have lots of fond memories going back to Jaycee days in the 70’s and, of course, Moose days in more recent years. Always a smile on his face, he was a true gentleman. Sending you condolences, and to Saundra and Mike and the rest of the family. Jill and Jerry
Karri, Hyatt family.
We are very saddened to hear of Royce’s passing. We have fond memories of playing ball, golfing, and being a moose member with him. Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Bill and Jean Aitken.
So sorry to hear of Royce passing. We had a lot of good times together hunting ,playing ball,golfing. Great man. Condolences to you Karri and your family. Your in our prayers. RIP my friend.
Karri, we were sorry to hear of Royce passing, we send you our sympathies.
Dorothy and Garry Gales
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Karri and Family……we are so very sorry to hear of Royce’s passing. I have lots of memories going back to my years i worked with Royce at Pepsi . Royce was great guy to work with, he will be missed by many. Our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Dave & Gloria Tulp
So very sorry, Karri. We have so many wonderful memories of Royce and his gentle spirit. You and your family will miss him for sure. His love for each of you will bring comfort and support to you all in your loss of a great man.
Dick and Kathy O’Neill
So sorry to hear of Royce’s passing. A loss of a really super guy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug Hodgson
Dear Karri and family,
My sincere sympathy in Royce’s passing lots of good memories.
Kathy
So sorry to learn of Royces passing.
He was my room mate in hunt camp.
I couldn’t ask for a better one.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Condolences to his family.
BOB CLINGERSMITH
Thinking of Royce’s family and friends,
God bless, Joyce and Bill Guerin
All my prayers to the family in this time of sorrow. My mom ( Beth Drummond ) always talked fondly of Uncle Glen and Aunt Rita and seen them as often as possible. He will be missed by all.
Dear Karri and Family:
So sorry to hear of Royce’s passing
I have fond memories of times spent at a ball game, Jaycee or Pepsi socials and just socializing at the Moose.
Royce was a kind man.
I included You and Royce among my true friends. He will be missed by many.
Sending Love, Light and Energy at this very difficult time.
Condolences to the family, Kim Hyatt Klompstra
My sincere condolences Karri and family. Great times, great memories.
Karri Chris and I are so very sorry to hear of Royce’s passing. Your loss is also Chatham’s loss Royce and his jovial smile and outlook on life will never be forgotten. You and Royce are in our prayers.
Karri: So sorry to hear about Royce. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
We are so sorry to hear of Royces’ passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time … our deepest condolences. Casey, Mary, Peter and Lori Van Den Diepstraten
We are so sorry to hear of Royce’s passing our sincere condolences to the family. I have not seen Royce in many years but fondly remember the years in Jaycees together.
One of my fondest memories of Uncle Royce was when he, Russ & LeRoy took me up to the moose hunting cabin on the Spanish river, Northern Ontario… we were totally off grid .. boat ride in and out. Sleeping in a wooden bunk bed, and hearing the loons at 5:30am. I also remember him working on the vending machines in his tailgate lift pickup. The softball tournaments he’s ump.. Haunted Houses on Emma St for the Jaycees..
Thanks for all the amazing memories !! You’ll never be forgotten!
So sorry to hear that Royce has passed, spent many fun times with Royce and Karri at the various functions of the Chatham Jaycees, RIP Royce, Godspeed
Tim and I are so very sorry to hear of Royce’s passing. We have so many wonderful memories, he was one of a kind. A really great man. Our sincere condolences.
Darlene, Charlene & families,
My sympathy as you mourn the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.
Karri and Family, Dennis and I are so sorry about Royce’s passing. All of the wonderful words expressed as tributes say it all. We hope all your cherished memories will help you in the difficult days ahead. Take care of yourselves and each other.
Karri, Cheryl, Randy, Sandra & the rest of the family – my sincere sympathies on the loss of Royce. He was such a nice man, I remember him from a child and always friendly and smiling. Hugs to the family and you’ll be in my prayers.
Karen (Carter) Pynenbrouck
So very sorry Karri and family on the loss of Royce. We had lots of fun times together, which Royce would always remind us of each time he saw us!!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Mark and Lynn Moir
Karri and family
Sorry to hear of Royce’s passing. He was a great guy. We worked together on projects for Jaycees. May your memories comfort you at this difficult time. Take care
Karri…so sorry for your loss. Royce took a chance on hiring me at Pepsi when I was 17 yrs. old and I never forgot that. A real gentleman and nice guy.
Karri and family, I am so sorry for your loss, Royce was such a nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
So sorry to hear this lost to Karri and her family….peace and respect
Karrie and Family,
Take comfort in knowing that Royce was so very much loved, respected and admired for the remarkable man he was. He will be long
remembered for his devotion to family and friends, dedication to work and commitment and service to the community. We will dearly
miss his jovial nature and beaming smile! Although time may ease your sorrow all your wonderful memories of Royce will be forever in
your hearts. With love and sincere condolences.
Pat and Wybe
So sorry for your loss Karri. Always had laughs around the Moose bar when Royse was present.Miss his smile. Take care love Gord & Bev
So sorry for your loss Karri. Royce was a wonderful man. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Sonya, Duncan, Annika, and Ingrid
I am so very sorry to hear of Royce’s passing. My condolences to you and your family.
Karri, Met Royce when he was filling the vending machine at Pinecrest Food. Loosing a love one is always a difficult thing to cope with. May you find comfort in knowing that his suffering is over and that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karri and family. We are very sorry to read of Royce’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Bob and Bonnie Clark
Dear Karri & family, so sorry for your loss.May your memories be a source of comfort for you.Sincerely Shirley&Art Morley
Karri and family
Please accept our deepest condolences. Sending warm and caring thoughts.
Roy and Lisa Alward
Sorry for the loss of your dad Randy and thought and prayers good guy
Our sympathy to Karri and family
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband Karri. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karri and Family
So sorry to hear of Royce’s passing. We have many fond memories of Royce during our Jaycee years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Reid and Kim Smith
Karri and Family so sorry for your loss , Royce was a kind gentle guy . Our hearts and thoughts go out to you .
Kari & family
So sorry to hear of Royce’s passing. Remember all of his smiles way back to the Pepsi days, and Jaycee days.
He certainly was a happy guy! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time!