The late Mr Anandam Sheshiah (Roy) Naidoo, born on the 2nd of July 1954, the Director of Naidoo's Funeral Services and Richards Bay Funeral Services, died at Alberlito Hospital, Ballito on the 2nd of July  2014, surrounded by his family.   Despite his illness, he was active until the last weeks of his life, living life to the fullest and dedicating his time, energy and passion to his family and funeral businesses.  It comes as no surprise that with a spirit, sense of humor and personality as big as Roy's, that he died on the day that he turned 60.

He was born in Tugela and was the youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Kitty Naidoo.  Roy attended Lower Tugela Primary School and Stanger Secondary School.  From an early age, he displayed an avid interest in collecting and restoring cars which led to his mechanical jobs at various well reputed companies, which included RB6 in Richards Bay Harbour and United Transport Zululand in Empangeni and Mandini.  Having gained valuable experience at these companies, Roy began working at Hultrans in Darnall.  Well known for his trendy dressing, it was in 1974 that Roy was able to stylishly woo and win over the heart of his loyal and committed wife Elizabeth(the daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Royappen of Stanger Heights) who remained at his side until his last days.  In the early 80's Roy joined his late father Kitty Naidoo at Stanger Funeral Services.  This is where he ignited his passion for providing dignified and personalized funeral services.  Overcoming numerous challenges and with sheer persistence and hardwork, together with his wife, he briefly operated Dukuza Funeral Services in Stanger, Kammy's Funeral Services in Empangeni and later founded Naidoo's Funeral Services in 1989. With a growing passion to serve people, Roy then established Richards Bay Funeral Services. Roy passed on his zeal for hardwork to his children, with his sons, Sean and Anton, now at the helm of Naidoo's and Richards Bay Funeral Services. Ever passionate about giving the deceased a dignified and befitting burial, he rendered free services to countless grieving families and has left behind a legacy with a heritage of experience.  Over the last 10 years, he dedicated himself to his 2 grandsons, Justin and Jaden and spent long hours re-living his childhood through his grandsons, riding 4wheelers, enjoying lazy breakfast Braais and lunches and cherishing life with his loving wife and children.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth, sons: Sean, Anton and Sebastian, daughters: Dezray and Sabrina, brother and sisters, in-laws: Mr and Mrs J. Royappen, grandsons: Justin and Jaden, loving brothers-in law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and relatives.