Roy Marshall: Traffic Services Manager / Manager Riyadh
Sadly Roy passed away on 6th August 2026, he had been ill for a few weeks and passed away at home. My sincere condolences to his wife Barbara and his family, friends and former colleagues.
Roy joined Cale in December 1968 as part of the 'traffic' team. When there were just 5 people. When Cale took over BUA he went to work for the Traffic Overseas department and in '74 was posted to Paris. That was the start of a long career overseas with the airline, inc Hong Kong, Lagos and Riyadh.
Roy Remembered
From Lara Marshall-McBain (Roy's daughter)
Thank you for all your messages. I fear I am too exhausted to write back to each individually but please know we are reading them and are very grateful. My memory of dad and BCAL is him constantly singing the ‘I wish they all could be Caledonian girls’ to the Beach Boy tune! You’d think he came up with it! He loved his BCAL days. Thank you all for enriching his life. The world would be a much much better place if we could all be like my dad.
From Alan Reeves
A long time friend from Caledonian traffic and through his time at BA, he will be missed by many. We are all still finding it hard to know that Roy has passed. Like a lot of others on here we have have been friends and work colleagues for 50 years or more crossing over in British Eagle, Caledonian, BCal and BA....from Paris to Gatwick, Nigeria to Hong Kong and many places in between. A very successful Aviator, it has been a pleasure to have been a friend, farewell Roy, RIP from us all. God speed Roy
From Keith Haynes - Good man who I worked with in RUH. RIP Roy
From Tony Cocklin
Real sad news, indeed. So sorry to hear that Roy has died in a sadly sudden way. He was a good friend and a valued colleague. I remember Roy from those pioneering Caledonian days, right through the BCAL era. Roy was a highly-respected air transport professional - and a good mate. RIP Roy.
From Linda Collyer - So sorry to hear. Love to Barbara and family
From Brian Robbins
Roy will be so sadly missed. He was a dear friend and work colleague. I have the best memories of our working together and our friendship. RIP.
From Anne Winckworth
Very sad to hear this. My husband Chris worked with him for several years in BCal days. Happy memories. Condolences to
His wife and family
From Walter Riggans - RIP Roy. Thoughts are with Barbara and Family. Worked with Roy in LGW and LOS.
From Mark Whiting - Rest in peace Roy.
From Ricky Cuss - So sad to read this. Our heartfelt condolences to Barbara and the family from Marilyn and me.
From Laurence Civil - RIP
From George Banks
So sorry to hear this I knew Roy from Paris days and then was kindly accommodated by Roy and Barbara in Lagos for many years when I visited for duty travel when I was catering Manager for BCAL. Then saw them in Hong Kong for many years when Roy was airport Manager for BCAL. So many memories for the BCAL Staff who worked with Roy and learnt a lot from him. Many condolences to Barbara and Lara and family, RIP Roy.
From Lynne Le Maitre - Very sad news , condolences to Barbara and the family .
From David Hicks - Very sad to hear this. RIP Roy. Sincere condolences to his family.
From Chris Gilbert
This is tragic news. Roy was a real stalwart and legend in ground ops. This is so sudden. Difficult to believe. May he rest in peace.
From David Clark - RIP Roy. Condolances to your family. Roy looked after me when I visited LOS back in 1978.
From Brian Culver
Very sad news. A true gentleman and aviation professional. He got me and John Simpson out of a jam when he was APM Paris
Rest in peace
From Jane Gray - RIP Roy.
From Brian Ferguson-Connor - Many a good time I had with Roy and Barbara in Paris. Heartfelt condolences.
From David R Holder
Very sad news another fine BCAL gentleman who has got his wings. RIP Roy and sincere condolences to his familiy
From Hasu Jethwa - RIP
From Rohan Alce
Such sad news. I first met Roy in the late 60s in Caledonian days. What a great guy. He will be sorely missed. RIP Roy. Sincerest condolences to Barbara and Lara.
From David Budgen
That’s very sad news indeed, a great colleague and friend to us all at BCAL, then later at BA and someone I played a lot of golf with too. He will be greatly missed
From Ken Fielding
Very sad news. We worked together in the late 60's/early 70's when Caledonian first started their own handling unit at Gatwick. My Condolences to Barbara and the family
From Derek Jenkins - Sad news another of our colleagues gains his angels wings. Fly high and safe Roy.
From Don Passmore - RIP Roy
From Alayne Elizabeth - Very sad news. RIP.
From David Paula Williams
Truly a great person He will be missed RIP my friend. My Condolences to his direct family and to his Caledonian family
From Vanessa Holland - RIP Roy condolences to Barbara & family.
From Jeff Youtan
Sad news indeed. One of the first guys I met on joining B.Cal. We met over coffee at the Thorn Tree in the New Stanley Hotel in Nairobi to discuss the proposed opening of our new route to the Seychelles. RIP Roy.
From Richard Friend - Such sad news. My condolences to his wife and Family. RIP Roy.
From Andy Geary Stevens
I am shocked to hear this unwelcome news. Our sincere condolences go to Barabara and the family from myself and Genevieve. Roy and I joined Caledonian together at Gatwick in 1969 and I succeeded him at several overseas stations in Africa. We were always firm friends and enjoyed each others company. We also worked together in BA for a while in Southern Routes at Waterside. He was always a real professional but at the same time very approachable and ready to share his considerable knowledge. I will never forget his phone answering technique. « Hello, this is Roy Marshall, how can I help you? » And that was the real Roy, always willing to help in solving whatever the problem might be. He will be greatly missed. My great regret at living outside the UK is that I don’t to see my colleagues back in and around Gatwick. That by no means infers that I don’t remember those with whom I have worked since 1969. It is always a pleasure to hear from you. RIP Roy and thanks for the many happy memories.
From Dudley Trimm-Allen - So very sorry
From Howard Meredith - RIP Roy.
From Richard Heywood - Very sad to read. RIP Roy
From Riaz Butt - Rest in Peace Roy. Condolences to the family and prayers for him.
From Graham Waters - R.I.P.
From William Gardner-Hunter - Thoughts and prayers with all family and friends. May Roy rest in eternal peace
From Tehseen Haque - RIP
From John Fletcher - RIP
From Brian Russell
This is such sad news. Roy was my boss when Caledonian expanded the traffic department in 1969. Many happy memories socially with him and Barbara when I was based in the UK. A complete professional and thoroughly good guy. Thinking of Barbara and family during this difficult time. RIP Roy
From Coreen Wilcox
I am so sorry to hear such sad news. Roy was a great manager when I joined Caledonian, such happy memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara, Lara, grandchildren and loved ones. Rest in peace Roy
From Liz Shalliker - So sad. RIP.
From Roger Phillips - RIP Roy.
From Freddie Gorman - Such sad news. RIP Roy
From Tony Roberts
Such sad news! I knew Roy from way back in 1968 in Caledonian! Condolences to the family and all friends! R.I.P. Roy and fly high my friend
From Bob Simmonds
I am still shell shocked, Roy's passing is so very sad, we go back to British Eagle days and shared a house in Copthorne when we were with Caledonian and we remained friends ever since. We will miss him a genuine really nice guy rest well my friend. Our thoughts are with Barb and family,
From Fee Flee - So sorry. Fly Free
If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at BCalatribute@outlook.com
Condolences were also extended by:
Dave Thaxter, Andy Geary Stevens, Fee Flee, Roger Moore, David John Mercer, Jean Pierre Sonta, Tony Roberts, Victor Attwood, Freddie Gorman, Cos Watt, Roger Phillips, Coreen Wilcox, Nancy Mortensen, Paul D'Alvarez, Paul Marshall, Zara Burtonshaw, Jan Mitchell, Peter Nettlefold, Peter Beck, Dave Phillips, Seona Craig, Gill De Vries-Whitfield, Pat Cresswell, Denise Stevens, Lynn Vooght, Joanna James, Debbie Cornford, William Gardner-Hunter, Graham Waters, Walter Riggans, Riaz Butt, Ron Fink, Helen Dunn, Sandie Kubiak, Una Allman, Vivien Izzard, Biddi Geoghegan, Robert White, Lydia Oreegal, Dorothy Flower, Pauline Robertson, Lyn Povey, Robert Holland, Jackie Hebert Hayes, Sue Jackson-Page, Mel Sanders, Steve Easley, Chris Hill, Julie Hourigan, Liz Nettlefold, Alayne Elizabeth, Steve Hope, Christine Jegu, Janet Willis, Janice Belshaw, Lindsay Smith, David R Holder, Chris Jensen, Joanna Dyckes, Sandra Currie, Brenda Mills, Keith Hayward, Davina Janman, Jane Gray, Frank Brejcha, John Gould, Lynne Le Maitre, Mark Whiting, Ricky Cuss, Carrie Hewetson, Linda Collyer,
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