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Raymond Cecil
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St. Pierre
1926 - 2016
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Obituary for Raymond Cecil St. Pierre
ST. PIERRE, Raymond C.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ray St. Pierre, age 90, on November 3rd, 2016 at Evergreen House in North Vancouver, after a long, difficult battle with cancer. Born in Munson, Alberta on May. 30, 1926, the 5th of 11 children of the late Leon and Adele (Chausse) St.Pierre, Ray was known for his warm smile, caring heart, wonderful sense of humour, high level of integrity, strong work ethic and positive, appreciative outlook. He was a devoted and loving husband and family man.
Ray had a career spanning over 43 years with CN Rail, starting at age 16 when he was loading freight cars in Camrose, Alberta and retiring in 1986 in Moncton as Regional Manager Employee Relations for Atlantic Canada. During his working years, he lived in Edmonton and numerous places in Alberta as well as Winnipeg and Montreal. Upon retirement Ray moved to Penticton BC where he lived from 1986-2014, before relocating to North Vancouver.
Ray was pre-deceased by his first wife of 24 years, Antoinette Beland, in Oct. 1971, and by siblings Eleanor (John) Botsford, Francis (Marilyn), Corinne (Joe) Noonan, Ed (Maureen), and Jerome (Miriam).
He is survived by his loving 2nd wife, Clare (Sykes/nee Coffin); it is noteworthy that Ray passed away on their 44th wedding anniversary. Ray is also survived by siblings Leon (Alberta), Vince (Leila), Paul, Jeannine (Jack) Huff, Camille (John) Boos, children, Lorraine (Ken) Crump, Morris, step-children, Bobby (Chris) Sykes, Linda (Peter) Torbet, Don (Sharma) Sykes, Ted (Elizabeth) Sykes, Richard (Pam) Sykes and Kathy (Kelly) Detheridge, 20 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Camping trips with Ray and Clare to Lake Carmi, Vermont are fondly remembered and have become legendary among those who accompanied them; Ray liked his martinis and in later years enjoyed making his own wines. He was skilled at carpentry and great at fixing things. He derived pleasure from fishing, playing bridge, travelling and sharing time with family and friends.
The family would like to convey special thanks to niece Jacqueline Rowland and her husband Steve, grandson Mike Crump and his wife Natalya, Dr. John Lebrun, and the Staff on 2 South Evergreen House for their wonderful support.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 18th from 1-3 pm at Seymour Golf and Country Club, North Vancouver, BC.
In Lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made in Ray’s memory to the Dr. Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation.
To sign the book of condolences or receive information on the Celebration of Life please visit www.mckenziefuneralservices.com.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ray St. Pierre, age 90, on November 3rd, 2016 at Evergreen House in North Vancouver, after a long, difficult battle with cancer. Born in Munson, Alberta on May. 30, 1926, the 5th of 11 children of the late Leon and Adele (Chausse) St.Pierre, Ray was known for his warm smile, caring heart, wonderful sense of humour, high level of integrity, strong work ethic and positive, appreciative outlook. He was a devoted and loving husband and family man.
Ray had a career spanning over 43 years with CN Rail, starting at age 16 when he was loading freight cars in Camrose, Alberta and retiring in 1986 in Moncton as Regional Manager Employee Relations for Atlantic Canada. During his working years, he lived in Edmonton and numerous places in Alberta as well as Winnipeg and Montreal. Upon retirement Ray moved to Penticton BC where he lived from 1986-2014, before relocating to North Vancouver.
Ray was pre-deceased by his first wife of 24 years, Antoinette Beland, in Oct. 1971, and by siblings Eleanor (John) Botsford, Francis (Marilyn), Corinne (Joe) Noonan, Ed (Maureen), and Jerome (Miriam).
He is survived by his loving 2nd wife, Clare (Sykes/nee Coffin); it is noteworthy that Ray passed away on their 44th wedding anniversary. Ray is also survived by siblings Leon (Alberta), Vince (Leila), Paul, Jeannine (Jack) Huff, Camille (John) Boos, children, Lorraine (Ken) Crump, Morris, step-children, Bobby (Chris) Sykes, Linda (Peter) Torbet, Don (Sharma) Sykes, Ted (Elizabeth) Sykes, Richard (Pam) Sykes and Kathy (Kelly) Detheridge, 20 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Camping trips with Ray and Clare to Lake Carmi, Vermont are fondly remembered and have become legendary among those who accompanied them; Ray liked his martinis and in later years enjoyed making his own wines. He was skilled at carpentry and great at fixing things. He derived pleasure from fishing, playing bridge, travelling and sharing time with family and friends.
The family would like to convey special thanks to niece Jacqueline Rowland and her husband Steve, grandson Mike Crump and his wife Natalya, Dr. John Lebrun, and the Staff on 2 South Evergreen House for their wonderful support.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 18th from 1-3 pm at Seymour Golf and Country Club, North Vancouver, BC.
In Lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made in Ray’s memory to the Dr. Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation.
To sign the book of condolences or receive information on the Celebration of Life please visit www.mckenziefuneralservices.com.
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