Birth date: Jun 14, 1947 Death date: Jul 19, 2015
Roy Burton, 68 of Germantown passed away July 19, 2015. He was born June 14, 1947 in Ulverston, Cumbria, England. He graduated from Imperial College London with a B.Sc., (Special Honours) in Theoretical Physics. Roy had an extensi Read Obituary
It’s taken many years to post this but it still seems like we talked a weeks ago. I followed Roy to three different companies and worked for him over the span of 30 years. A mentor, boss, and good friend! We shared so many great memories in our travels around the world. He shaped my life and beliefs as much as anyone I’ve ever known. Truly a remarkable person in so many ways. Roy will be missed by many, forgotten by none! May you rest in peace my friend!
Roy, Just found out you passed away and I’m very sad. What a loss for all of us. My days at T&B Automotive, kicking Tyco butt was some of my best career days. You took chances I’ve never seen and created something Tyco wasted away. You were a great guy to work with/for.
One of the brightest and most inspiring guys I have ever met. I like to extend my sincere condolences to his family. Since the middle of the 80’s Roy has been always on my mind.Jacob Steendam
As a former employee of Thomas & Betts/Electronics Division and someone that worked closely with Roy for several years, I extend my sincere condolences to the family. Peace be with you.James Brantley
Rest in Peace my friend, my colleague. All the words we have cannot describe the loss and the hole in our heart. You made the difference not only in the Company but in many of our life. For me, you have touched us with your trust, sincerity, humour, and warmth.For Roy’s Family, may i share with you that Roy speaks of you often, you being his joy and his happiness.With much love, from all of us in AsiaMark Soh
To Roy’s family, I wish to send my condolences and let you know it was a privilege and great experience working on Roy’s team the past thirteen years. I have never met brighter and harder working individual and his counsel, guidance, and sharp wit will be something I will carry with me for the rest of my career and life. It was a pleasure knowing Roy and he will be missed more than he ever could of imagined.
Bill & Heather Gibbs purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket for the family of Roy Burton.
Friday (17-July-2015), at 8:39am EST, almost 48-hrs before Roy’s departure, he sent me a note, ‘Is it happy Eid yet?’Eid is celebration day for Muslim at the end of fasting month (Ramadan). Friday was Eid. I replied back to him that yes it is today.Roy’s came back and said, ‘Best wishes to you and family’.In fact, this was one way of him saying ‘Good Bye’ to me.That was the last I heard from him …I know that one sentence, ‘Best wishes to you and family’. will be unforgettable memory of my life.I have shared the snapshot of my phone screen in the photos and videos section.Rizwan Ahmad of Dialight Corporation
As Dialight’s largest shareholder, I’ve had the honor of working very closely with Roy since 2010. Roy is easily one of the best and most dedicated CEOs I’ve ever worked with. But more importantly, he’s also just a great all-around guy. And an optimist and fighter to the end.I’ve truly enjoyed all of our meetings, calls, discussions, debates, and dinners over the years, and wish we could have had more.My sincere condolences to his family. He talked about you a lot, so I know how much you mean to him and can only imagine how much he means to you.I will truly miss you, my friend. I hope you are now at peace.
Dialight Corp: Rizwan Ahmad & Fatima Rizwan purchased the Written in the Stars for the family of Roy Burton.
