Sally Kemp
With Fond and Loving Memories
With Fond and Loving Memories
Dear Chris and Family, we were so very sad to hear of Roys death, we know it was expected but it still comes as a shock he was so important for the music of Rottingdean and he will be very much missed. Our thoughts are with you and the family. All our love and condolences Amanda & Tim
Dear Simon - I know that this will be a difficult time for you all. I never met your father but, from all that I have seen, he was a remarkable man. Love and sympathy to you all. Peter xx
Roy Wales was my music teacher at Rayleigh Sweyne School from 1967 until he left. He started Southend Youth Orchestra in which I was a founder member. He encouraged me as an orchestral player. So sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.
Elaine Goodyear
with our thanks for your kindness, helpfulness and all round support - Jane & Roger Davies
Dear Roy, Your loss will be keenly felt by us all. I am not alone in saying we will miss you so much. We already do. You have brought inspiration, adventure and happiness to so many over such a number of years. May God Bless you and your Family.
Thank you for a world of music and interesting experiences,
In appreciation of a lovely man who brought joy into our lives.
Maestro - thanks for everything.
Thank you Roy for all the wonderful music, anecdotes, memories, and friendships. Will miss you always.
For ever grateful to Roy for his superb musicianship, and for the time he spent nurturing and supporting so many musicians.
We will always remrmber.
Roy will be very missed.
Dear Chris & Family, May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
Helena XXX
Love and sympathy.
Helenaxx
Singing with you was always challenging, always exciting. Thank you for welcoming me into the ECS family and for giving me opportunities I would never have had otherwise.
Love to all the family. X
With thanks for the music you shared with us. I am immensely grateful.
An amazing man with so much energy who will be greatly missed
In fond memory
Tony and Christine
With love and thanks for everything x
With thanks for many years of joy through singing
Dear Roy, thank you so much. I will be forever grateful for all the opportunities that you afforded me.
Thank you, Roy, for everything you did for Rottingdean Music & Arts. Rest in peace.
In loving memory
In loving memory
Thank you for such wonderful memories of travel, fun and of course great singing occasions.
Dear Roy, We will all miss you so much, rest in peace now. With love, Valerie
Our thanks to Roy and Chris for setting up Rottingdean Arts. The concerts in the Village and on the Terraces have given so much pleasure to so many residents and visitors. They will continue, but you will be sorely missed Roy. My love and condolences to you Chris and all your family x Valerie.
So many happy memories with Roy .
A delightful , caring , talented man who gave so much to so many.
In memory of Roy Wales.
In memory of Dr Roy Wales who introduced so many young singers to a wider range of choral works as the inspirational founder of the Southend Festival Chorus in 1969. Thank you Roy, you have enriched our lives with your wonderful musicianship, direction and sense of enjoyment.
Dear Christine, Ruth, Simon and Anna, we send you our love and prayers at this very sad time. Roy was an inspiration to us as the founder and Musical Director of the Southend Festival Chorus and we have fond memories of sharing such good times with him, especially when we were 'on tour' with the choir. We really appreciated his active support as our President over the past years and were privileged to greet him and shake his hand at our Elijah Concert at St Augustine's on 18 November 2023.
In memory of dear Roy . Wonderful memories of a talented , kind and delightful man.
Remembering all the happy times, wonderful music and good company. Rest in peace Roy.
Thank you for your many kindnesses and for teaching us all so much. I am so much better for having known you. You were always inspirational and will never be forgotten.
In thanks for all the wonderful musical memories
Roy has been the music through all our lives.
Thank you for the work you put in for The Festival Chorus, here in Cornwall, The Hungary and Paris Trips, and of course the extra” practice chats” in the pub afterwards! Lovely memories Roy, You will be truly missed!
Rest in Peace Roy, we will always remember you xx
Dear Roy Wales in loving and grateful memory and for all he has done for Rottingdean and the Arts Programme he set up and ran for many years. With our Love and God's Grace from Ann and Martin Van der Lyn
Dear Roy Wales In loving and grateful memory and for all he has done for Rottingdean and the Arts Programme he set up and ran for so many years. With All our Love and God's Grace.
We owe you joy, happiness, excitement, friends and loved ones.
For ever grateful for your care ,music and friendship .
To the entire Wales family- so sad to see someone of such gifts and huge talent leave us. He was an inspiring figure to whom so many of us owe our lives as musicians. Thoughts and prayers with you all at this time.
In memory of the most remarkable man, with love
Thank you for the music; you have touched many hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris and all the family at this sad time. May Roy rest in peace
Thinking of you all on this sad day. Thank you for all the good times you and Roy gave us.
In memory of Roy. Such a lovely man who opened the doors to a world of music, friendships, travel and amazing experiences. Love and condolences to Chris, Anna, Simon and all the family xx
In memory of the wonderful Dr Roy Wales who has changed my life with music. Happy Memories
Thank you Roy and Chris for so many opportunities to sing such lovely music in such wonderful company! You are truly an inspiration!
Thank you Roy. We will never forget your brilliance!
Wonderful memories of a fabulous musician and friend
Remembering many happy years of music making with an inspirational leader
A wonderful man whose contribution to music and our village will be sadly missed.
With love and thanks
Thank you, Roy, for sharing your wonderful skills and giving so much pleasure to so many people over so many years. Your legacy will live for a long time. Nick
Thanks ,Roy, for many unforgettable experiences from a singer and her bag carrier. With love to Christine and family, Lyneth and Chris.
Such happy memories. . .
I worked with Roy as a colleague for the six years that he blazed a trail in Essex between 1967 and 1973, first at Rayleigh Sweyne school and then as Director of Music for the County Borough of Southend on Sea. He created opportunities for youngsters that had a lifetime impact, whether or not they became professional musicians themselves. I learnt so much from him!
Condolences to the family of Roy Wales. I was privileged to have sung with him in London and in the successful Student Chorale events including Bernstein and Montreux festivals. He was an inspirational chorus master and encouraged fin and enjoyment.
With deep gratitude for all the joy and inspiration Roy shared with us and so many thousands of people