Peace, Raymond John - MMM CD
Major Canadian Armed Forces Retired. After a long and bravely fought battle, Ray passed away on April 17, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Guelph at the age of 74 years. He was predeceased by his first wife Dianne and survived by his wife Juliet Baldock, daughters Debbie Labrecque (Ray), Cathy Peace and Susie Syme (Al); sister Dora Lee and his grandchildren Bri, Alisha, Robyn, Brandon and Alex. During his lengthy career in the Canadian Armed Forces, Ray served with distinction in many locations and capacities both in Canada and the Middle East.
At his request, there will be no funeral or visitation but donations in his memory will be greatly appreciated and may be made to Diabetes Canada or to any charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031). We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at:
To Juliet, Debbie, Cathy and Susie,
Brenda and I send our condolences to you on this sad occasion of Ray's death. Brenda was telling me stories of how her uncle Randy used to pop by at the Lee home on Woodbine when she was a little girl, and he would always take time to be attentive and 'hang out' for a while. Brenda really appreciated that positive input from him as an uncle and as an important mentor and role model. Brenda also spoke fondly of times when she was able to visit and stay with her cousins' in the summertime when Ray was living out near Trenton. My memories of Ray include many special family events and occasions, for example Susie's Hamilton wedding with a special reception at the RHLI officer's mess, Debbie's wedding at Borden, and visits with Cathy and her son in Hamilton, not to mention dozens of visits with gramma Peace when our paths would cross. He was a fine man, obviously very dedicated and capable, with a distinguished career of service under his belt. If there were experiences and memories that Ray held in his heart and was unable to put into words for us to know, I respect him deeply for that. I'm glad to have known him and we are glad to have you all in our lives. Take care and we will look forward to seeing you at a memorial service in the future.
Love from Glen, Brenda and family - Olivia, Ian, Elinor
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