October 20, 1931 – June 20, 2022

It is with great sorrow and loss that we announce the passing of our beloved dad/grandpa/great grandpa Roland Basford on June 20, 2022, at the age of 90 in Kamloops, BC.

Roland was born Oct. 20, 1931, in Springhead, Oldham, England.

In 1947, in pursuit of a better life, he embarked for Canada.

During his life he enjoyed a satisfying career in the wood industry eventually retiring from Weyerhaeuser Canada in 1994.

He shared a love of travel with his life partner Francis and had the best port of call T-shirt collection ever.

Slim was best known for his easy going manner, generous nature and willingness to help anyone that needed a hand. He was a true Mr. Fixit and could make one running lawn mower out of five broken ones better than anyone around.

Slim was predeceased by his wife Francis of 55 years and leaves his 3 children to mourn him. Kris (Charlene) Basford, Karen Davies and Robina (Jeff) Mitchell along with his grandchildren Nathan Davies, Tiana (Cody) Roy, Amanda (Will) Best, Connor (Cherisse) Bull, Dylan Basford, Mercedes Basford and Sid Mitchell. He also leaves behind 6 great grandchildren Temperance, Imogen, Bridger, Elliot, Adriana and Blair that he enjoyed spoiling at every opportunity.

Our world is a sadder place without him in it.

The family wish to express their deepest gratitude to the Emergency staff at Royal Inland Hospital, the caring individuals of 5 North and the understanding team at the Overlander Trinity Ward for making a hardship easier to handle.

By request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to RIH Pediatrics.

You may express a message of condolence at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2022-06-20
• Location : Kamloops