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Wednesday
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February
Visitation
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Badder Funeral Home & Reception Centre
679 North St.
Dresden, Ontario, Canada
Additional Obit Info
Burgess: Ray passed away peacefully Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Sydenham Campus at the age of 51. Born in Wallaceburg, son of Rose and the late Tom Burgess. Loving husband of Maryanne Burgess. Proud father of Ciara & Dave Carroll, Daniel Burgess, J.C. Isaac, Holly Isaac, Marshall Hereygers and Anthony Isaac. Dear brother of the late Dan Burgess (Connie), Guy Burgess, Rod Burgess (Jackie), Randy Burgess, Jim Burgess (Cheryl), Tom Burgess (Ruth), Deb Parkinson (Colin) and Chris Burgess (Janelle). Sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. The Burgess family will receive family and friends at the Badder Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 679 North St., Dresden on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Elizabeth School, Wallaceburg would be appreciated by the family.
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Jill Richardson posted a condolence
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Ray and I were colleagues at St. Elizabeth for many many years. He could always be counted on to lend a helping hand or share a proud story about his family. The students of St. Elizabeth absolutely adored Mr. Burgess. They have shared many stories regarding his sense of humour. In the past few days they have shared so many humorous stories. He enjoyed playing tag with the students during indoor recess. He was the best volleyball player during our staff vs.student volleyball game. He loved joking with the students when they were tidying up at lunch time. A few times he joked about throwing students in the garbage can. This made the students giggle again and again. Our school is forever changed. The staff and students of St. Elizabeth will always remember and miss Mr. Burgess.
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Leslie Hauspie posted a condolence
Thursday, March 1, 2018
It is with deep sadness that I extend my condolences to the Burgess family. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Ray since he came to work for the St Clair Catholic School Board. He has worked along side of me on more than one occasion. I know he will be sadly missed at St Elizabeth School and throughout our Board. Leslie Hauspie
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Fran Martin posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Maryann,
I have been away so I have missed the visitation today. Please accept my sympathy in Ray's passing. Life is so unfair! Bless you and your family at his time.
Fran
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Cheryl D. posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
"God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress." (Psalms 46:1) My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the above words give you peace knowing that the Almighty God is with you to comfort and sustain you through this difficult time.
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Pete & Wanda Bueckert lit a candle
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
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Ray you were a great frirnd and willing to help someone when ever you were asked. You are going to be greatly missed and always be in our thoughts.
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Luana Sfalcin lit a candle
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
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I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. I was part of the St. Elizabeth family for a few years and worked with Ray daily. Ray’s sense of humor, and care for his school was evident. His love for his family was often shared through his stories... My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and school family. Sending my deepest sympathy...
Luana Sfalcin, Principal, St. John Fisher Catholic School
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Rhonda Bradley posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Dear Maryann, Holly and family: Thinking of you in this very sad and difficult time in your lives. May you find comfort with all the wonderful memories you share with each other. Chris and Rhonda Bradley
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Jake & Barb lit a candle
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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RIP our Dear Friend & Brother in Law
You will be truly missed. Love you lots.
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Ella and Bill Fields lit a candle
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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Ray was good man,I worked with him for years at Eatons/Oxford.Had a lot of laughs and also seen him at St.Elizabeth school where he was janitor,this is where my wife met him and found him to be a very nice man.He will be missed and our prayers are with his family at this time of loss.God bless
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chris morris lit a candle
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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Ray was a great guy and good person to work with.He will be missed and i will keep him and his family in my prayers
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Frank and Tracy deBakker lit a candle
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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Erin Helps posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Our prayers go out to Maryanne and family, Ray will be greatly missed by so many people. Our St Elizabeth family will not be the same.
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Ciara Carroll uploaded photo(s)
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Ciara Carroll uploaded photo(s)
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Ciara Carroll uploaded photo(s)
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Ciara Carroll uploaded photo(s)
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Frank & Cherie Bueckert & family posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, February 26, 2018
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Frank & Cherie Bueckert & family lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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Frank & Cherie Bueckert & family posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2018
Sorry for your loss Maryanne and family.
R.I.P. Ray, you will be very sadly missed, you were taken from us way to soon. You will never be forgotten. Love you always, Best Friends Forever.
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Sherry VanGeersdaele posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2018
so sorry for your loss thinking of everyone at this most difficult time
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Mike & Kelly Serruys posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2018
Our thought and prays go out to the entire Burgess Family.
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Catherine Bueckert lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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R.I.P. Uncle Ray, I'll miss you so much.
Of all the many blessings. However great or small, to have had you for an uncle was the greatest one of all. The family chain is broken now and nothing seems the same, but as God takes us one by one the chain will link again.
A heart of gold stopped beating. Two shining eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. God knows you had to leave us, but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day he took you home. To some you are forgotten, to others just part of the past, but to us who loved and lost you, the memory will always last.
A beautiful memory, clearer then gold of a uncle whose worth can never be told. There's a place in my heart no one can fill. I miss you, Uncle Ray, and always will.
His life earnest, his actions kind. A willing hand and active mind. Anxious to please, loath to offend. A loving Uncle and faithful friend.
The sun still rises in the east and darkness falls at night but nothing now seems quite the same each day is not as bright. The birds still sing, the flowers grow, the breeze still whispers, too but it will never, ever be the same world without you. It's so sad that you had to go your leaving caused such pain but you were so very special and earth's loss is heaven's gain.
I love you uncle Ray, till we meet again. R.I.P. and say hi to Uncle John. I'm sure he is happy to see you. I bet when he seen you walk through those pearly gates, his face lit up with one of his big bright contagious smiles. Ready to greet you and shake your hand.
Forever loved, forever missed, but never forgotten. Gone too soon.
#GoneTooSoon 2-24-18
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Darrell Brown lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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Nick McKay lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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Ruth Campbell posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2018
Maryanne & Family.
I am so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was a Great & Wonderful Man. Always a smile on his face. He will definately be missed.
Hugs Love Ruth
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Dina and Kevin carter lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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joanne stevenson lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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Michelle McElroy purchased flowers
Monday, February 26, 2018
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Bill Suisham lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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Dianne June posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2018
So sorry to hear about Ray. I worked with him on some summer cleanups. He was a good co-worker.
Dianne June
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gord lilley lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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gord lilley posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2018
Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
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Rick and Barb Lalonde posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2018
Maryanne,Aunt Rose and Familys We are sorry to hear about the lose of Ray af such a young age.Our prayers are with you.
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Dave and Dawn Brown lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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R.I.P.
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donna pellerin lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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Sherry Brown lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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My prayers and thoughts go out to family and friends...
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Lynda Groot lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers
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Bob & Lucille Levesque posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2018
Dear Aunt Rose, Maryanne and Burgess family: We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
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Julie DeMeyer lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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Deb Goglia lit a candle
Monday, February 26, 2018
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Lalonde Family posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2018
Dear Aunt Rose and Family, we are so very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. May all the wonderful memories you have of happy times together help you through this sad time.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.Wayne Lynn and Paul
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Mallory Burgess posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2018
I had the pleasure of working with Ray at Holy Family and Sacred Heart. He was such a friendly guy and enjoyable coworker. Someone I always enjoyed chatting with. He was always willing to lend a hand and always did so with a smile on his face. I am shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. My condolenses to Ray's family and loved ones.
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carol english lit a candle
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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carol english posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to all family and friends
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Todd Aggie and Ashley lit a candle
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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Rest in peace our friend Ray, love thoughts and prayers for your family
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Annette Lozon posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Dear Aunt Rose and family. Ray and I are so saddened to hear of Ray's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Love Annette, Ray anf family
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Catherine lit a candle
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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R.I.P.Uncle Ray.I will miss you.
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John Van Heck posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
My prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Ray will be sadly missed but joyfully remembered by the students and staff of St. Clair.
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Dave & Cheryl Cameron posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Dear Maryann and family. We are so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Paul Cogghe posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
I've had the pleasure of working with Ray for the last few years. We had a lot in common, especially our "working for the weekend" mentality. The weekend activities were always discussed before hand, and rehashed on Monday, usually in the early morning hours before school started. He was a great man who loved to have a good time and enjoy his family and friends. My prayers are with the family at this time. God bless.
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Bob Murphy posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Condolences to the family- I remember “Ray Jay” from our youth at DA Gordon and he was always a smiling kid - never one of the mean guys. So sad to hear of another brother of our era gone too soon - courage to all friends and family.
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Andrea Ramboer lit a candle
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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Kiefer, Anissa, Andrea and Kjell Ramboer
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Pete & Deb Muller lit a candle
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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Andrea Ramboer posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Maryanne and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. May your memories of times together bring you comfort. Thoughts and prayers!
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Pete & Deb Muller posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Maryanne and Family...our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time...
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Avery Burfield & Isabel Burfield lit a candle
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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I am going to miss the way he would joke around with us kids. He liked to make us laugh. Just the other day he was blocking the doorway to a classroom, he let my friend go in but not me. I will miss him and remember him. (Avery)
I had the pleasure to work with Ray at Holy Family school for a couple of years. He was a great person to work with. I always enjoyed chatting with him and listening to his stories. Such a great loss. Rest In Peace Ray.
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Kelly Debruyne posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
I will miss our talks you were a amazing brother in law you always said chin up kiddo I have and learn a lot from you like you said kel even though you and Chris are apart you will always be my little sister I love you too moon and back Ray
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Gerald Mckay posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
I would to pass my condolences to the loving family and wife of ray and my deepest thoughts and prayers are with them
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Hawthorne familly Dresden Ontario posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
To Mary Ann
Ray and Mary Ann where our neighbors on Holden St. in Dresden. We remember Ray as a friendly neighbor who was always working away in the yard at something.
He was consistently friendly, in short he was a good neighbor.
Sorry for your Loss!
The Hawthorne family of Dresden Ontario
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Hawthorne familly Dresden Ontario posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
To Mary Ann
Ray and Mary Ann where our neighbors on Holden St. in Dresden. We remember Ray as a friendly neighbor who was always working away in the yard at something.
He was consistently friendly, in short he was a good neighbor.
Sorry for your Loss!
The Hawthorne family of Dresden Ontario
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Mike Burgess posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
I have nothing but great memories of Uncle Ray. As a child he was always someone I idolized. He always spent lots of time with me when we would come and visit and I will always cherish are time spent around the fire and at the basketball court. My deepest condolences to Ciara, Daniel, Maryanne and all extended family members. Rest in peace
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Sharron posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Omg Ron what the heck did you do!! I worked with you for several years! I watched your two kids Claire and Daniel at Christ the king! May you Rest In Peace my friend . I’m so glad Friday was an indoor recess we talked awhole lot I will cherish the time that we were able to spend! My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this time! Ray may you Rest In Peace old friend
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ron krill posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Sorry to hear this,i knew Ray from the factory and he was a nice quiet guy, loved his dodge car too,great loss all around
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Kim Borian lit a candle
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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Kim Borian posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Sorry for your loss Maryann and to the family Ray was a very kind guy he will be missed dearly R.I.P. Ray
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Gerald and Marian Turner posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
we will miss you Ray you were a good friend and a dedicated and kind man to all you had met may you rest in the arms of Jesus .
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Mark and Pam Sayers posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts
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Connie Burgess posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Rose, Maryanne, Ciara & Daniel and family so very sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Ray. Prayers & love to all
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Renee & Gord Hetherington lit a candle
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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My heart is broken due to the unexpected & sudden passing of Ray. Ray was a good husband to Maryanne, amazing father to our children Ciara & Daniel,and his other children J. C. , Holly & Marshall, and Anthony. He was a good friend to all who knew him. Even thou he is my ex husband he will always be cherished. May you be resting in Peace in the arms of God. May your light shine down on your children, granddaughter to be and all of your family. Forever in our hearts we will keep you.
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Ron and Danielle Sterling posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Condolences to the family. Ray was known by many people and touched many lives. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Susan Pietens lit a candle
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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So very sorry to have lost such a nice man way to early in life. Ray could always find a reason to smile ,and make others smile also. I have known Ray for many years we worked together at Oxford in Wallaceburg also we worked together at the School Board.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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Mary Lou Miller posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
My deepest sympathies go out to the Burgess family and friends. May God bring you comfort during this difficult time.
I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well wishes during this time.
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Suzanne Mills posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Dear Family and Friends of Ray,
I am sincerely sorry about the passing of Ray. He was a very proud and respected man. He was very happy to be a part of our union, CUPE 4168. I had the pleasure of working with him on a few occasions and he was very dedicated to his school and always had wonderful things to say about the St. Elizabeth community, his friends and as well his family. My heartfelt deepest sympathy with thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Mills
President, CUPE 4168
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Jennifer Moore lit a candle
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Ray at St. Elizabeth more than a couple of years ago. Ray was always good for a joke and a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Laura Callaghan posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Ray will be missed by our SCCDSB family.
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Nadia Faulkner posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Maryanne, JC, Anthony, Holly and Marshall: we are so sorry for your loss.
Ray was a wonderful man who was always welcoming and loving to my family.
We'll miss him and we'll be keeping you all in our thoughts.
Love Nadia, Rob and MacKenzie.
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Renee VanDamme Marcus posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
I'll miss our conversations during the week. My sincere condolences to Ray's family.
Renee
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Laura Stacey lit a candle
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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Ray's sense of humour always brought a laugh to staff and students at St. Elizabeth school. He was always there to help when needed. He will be truly missed and my prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
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Jennifer Trinca posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Ray stopped at the music room door this past Friday to listen to the young singers with a smile on his face. He will be so greatly missed. Deepest condolences to his family.
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Nick and Barb lit a candle
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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Ray, we will miss you. Rest In Piece my friend
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Renee lit a candle
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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I've had the pleasure of working at St.Elizabeth with Ray for the last 5 years or so. He was a good man who always had a smile and was willing to lend a hand. We've shared many laughs and stories over the years. He'll be greatly missed by the staff and students.
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Leonard and Jeanetta Atkins posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, February 25, 2018
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Very Sorry about the loss of a dear friend . will miss him from the school by my house
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Leonard and Jeanetta Atkins posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Very Sorry about the loss of a dear friend . will miss him from the school by my house .
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