03/03/2026
The Belfast Curling Club would like to extend our condolences on the passing of Triangle CC member Roy Tew. As evidenced from his obituary, Belfast became Roy’s “home away from home” and held a big place in his heart.
Roy first showed up at the BCC in 2019, a self-proclaimed redneck from Dunn, NC looking to see if he could sub in for a game or two while he was in town. Not long after, his trips to Belfast became longer and more frequent, and his presence at the club grew larger. His smile, charm, and sense of humor delivered in that slow southern drawl were endearing, to say the least. Yes, Roy, you were in fact our only social member from Dunn, NC.
When Roy was in town during our season, he was always willing to help with whatever needed to be done. Whether it was ice crew work, building related projects, clean up, whatever, Roy was there. He also played in several of our annual ‘spiels, bringing up curlers from Durham and exposing them to what Belfast was all about. Many of our members also got to enjoy his company at bonspiels at TSA in St. John, NB, Broomstones CC in Weyland, MA., and the Nashua CC in Nashua, NH. Then, there was always the added bonus of running into Roy at Rollie’s or Darby’s. In general, you would not say Roy was a quiet or reserved man, but it was those times, well, let’s just say you got to see his even more colorful side.
Once again, our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fellow curlers at Triangle. He will be missed here in Belfast, and we did not get to enjoy him nearly as much as you all did. Raise a glass of Jameson – good curling old friend, wherever you are.
By Steve West 📷Michael Overton
