Sally Kemp
posted 14/02/2024
With Fond and Loving Memories
Amanda & Tim Waddell
posted 14/02/2024
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
Peter Niven
posted 17/02/2024
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
Elaine Goodyear
posted 17/02/2024
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
Jane & Roger Davies
posted 17/02/2024
with our thanks for your kindness, helpfulness and all round support - Jane & Roger Davies
Carol Davies-Lee
posted 17/02/2024
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.
Carol Davies-Lee
posted 17/02/2024
Thank you for a world of music and interesting experiences,
John Dear
posted 18/02/2024
In appreciation of a lovely man who brought joy into our lives.
Hazel Morgan
posted 18/02/2024
Maestro - thanks for everything.
Barbara and Chris Ralph
posted 18/02/2024
Thank you Roy for all the wonderful music, anecdotes, memories, and friendships. Will miss you always.
Michael and Anne crabb
posted 19/02/2024
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.
Helena Hughes
posted 19/02/2024
Dear Chris & Family, May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
Helena XXX
Helena Hughes
posted 19/02/2024
Love and sympathy.
Helenaxx
Jonathan Wadman
posted 20/02/2024
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.
Jean Farebrother
posted 21/02/2024
Love to all the family. X
Deirdre Francis
posted 23/02/2024
With thanks for the music you shared with us. I am immensely grateful.
Geoff & Carol Ann Southgate
posted 23/02/2024
An amazing man with so much energy who will be greatly missed
Tony and Christine Adams
posted 23/02/2024
In fond memory
Tony and Christine
Jenny Richards
posted 24/02/2024
With love and thanks for everything x
Sylvia and Arek
posted 25/02/2024
With thanks for many years of joy through singing
Kathryn Maulkin
posted 26/02/2024
Dear Roy, thank you so much. I will be forever grateful for all the opportunities that you afforded me.
Gary and Chris Clamp
posted 27/02/2024
Thank you, Roy, for everything you did for Rottingdean Music & Arts. Rest in peace.
Barbara and Noel Bradbear
posted 29/02/2024
Thank you for such wonderful memories of travel, fun and of course great singing occasions.
VALERIE WILLIAMS
posted 01/03/2024
Dear Roy, We will all miss you so much, rest in peace now. With love, Valerie
Valerie Williams
posted 01/03/2024
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.
Dave and Jean Birks
posted 01/03/2024
So many happy memories with Roy .
A delightful , caring , talented man who gave so much to so many.
Malcolm and Georgina Davies
posted 01/03/2024
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.
Malcolm and Georgina Davies
posted 01/03/2024
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.
Dave and Mean Birks
posted 02/03/2024
In memory of dear Roy . Wonderful memories of a talented , kind and delightful man.
Debbie Birks and Graeme Sweeney
posted 02/03/2024
Remembering all the happy times, wonderful music and good company. Rest in peace Roy.
Michael and Jennifer Pennick
posted 03/03/2024
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.
Margaret Smith
posted 03/03/2024
In thanks for all the wonderful musical memories
Nigel Morris
posted 04/03/2024
Roy has been the music through all our lives.
Cecil and Deborah Bennetts
posted 04/03/2024
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!
Cecil and Deborah Bennetts
posted 04/03/2024
Rest in Peace Roy, we will always remember you xx
MR TERENCE VAN DER LYN
posted 05/03/2024
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
Ann and Martin Van der Lyn
posted 05/03/2024
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.
Angela, Clare and Aidan McNeil
posted 05/03/2024
We owe you joy, happiness, excitement, friends and loved ones.
Marie Allen
posted 05/03/2024
For ever grateful for your care ,music and friendship .
Jeffrey Black
posted 05/03/2024
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.
Helen Thomas & Tessa Brown
posted 05/03/2024
In memory of the most remarkable man, with love
Marion Pilbeam
posted 06/03/2024
Thank you for the music; you have touched many hearts.
Robert and Julie Young
posted 06/03/2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris and all the family at this sad time. May Roy rest in peace
Karen Watson and Roy Gillett
posted 06/03/2024
Thinking of you all on this sad day. Thank you for all the good times you and Roy gave us.
Cathy and Tony Rogers
posted 06/03/2024
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
Cathy Rogers
posted 06/03/2024
In memory of the wonderful Dr Roy Wales who has changed my life with music. Happy Memories
John Cockcroft
posted 06/03/2024
Thank you Roy and Chris for so many opportunities to sing such lovely music in such wonderful company! You are truly an inspiration!
John Cockcroft
posted 06/03/2024
Thank you Roy. We will never forget your brilliance!
Michael & Mary Miller
posted 06/03/2024
Wonderful memories of a fabulous musician and friend
jennifer arthur
posted 07/03/2024
Remembering many happy years of music making with an inspirational leader
Trish and Richard Ellis
posted 08/03/2024
A wonderful man whose contribution to music and our village will be sadly missed.
Nick Waller
posted 11/03/2024
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
C and L Lockwood
posted 11/03/2024
Thanks ,Roy, for many unforgettable experiences from a singer and her bag carrier. With love to Christine and family, Lyneth and Chris.
Piers Spencer
posted 25/03/2024
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!
Sue Mason
posted 01/04/2024
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.
Paul and Hazel Patterson
posted 09/04/2024
With deep gratitude for all the joy and inspiration Roy shared with us and so many thousands of people
