Raymond Wilson Harris
December 12, 1939 to October 15, 2023
Obituary
For those unable to attend the service for Raymond Harris on Thursday, December 14th, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. may view it via this link; https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcwMDI1NDM0MDI4MTY0MiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
Passed peacefully away on October 15 at the age of 83. Living in Medicine Hat and formerly of Whitbourne. Predeceased by his wife Marcie (Kelly); parents Wes Harris and Mary Harris (Hutchings); In-laws Bill Kelly and Marcella Kelly (Murphy); sister Shirley Bursey (Harris); sister in law Geraldine Bruce (Kelly). Leaving to mourn, with fond and loving memories his partner in life Dorothy Patry and her family; sons Perry and Paul (Sue), three grandchildren; Dylan (Dominique), Stacey and Amanda. Also leaving to mourn brothers Don (Barb), (Skip) George (Doris), Todd (Helen), his extended family and a large network of friends from his participation in various music clubs, The Royal Canadian Legion and fellowship friends.
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, December 13th. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, December 14th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Inurnment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery Columbarium, Forest Rd.
No flowers by request, donations in his name can be made to Crohns and Colitis Canada https://crohnsandcolitiscanada.crowdchange.ca/53729
“A Man You Don’t Meet Everyday”
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on December 13, 2023
7-9 p.m. on December 13, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Thursday December 14th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Interment in the Columbarium at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Rd.
To All Ray’s Family – especially his Sons , Perry and Paul, his brother Skip: Sorry I was unable to pay my personal respects, so sending my Deepest Sympathy at this sad and difficult time. Thinking and praying for everyone for courage and strength as you journey forward in your grief! God Bless!
To Paul and Perry and extended family please accept our condolences. Your father and mother were good friends with my parents and I remember them socializing on many occasion. RIP Ray.
Paul,Sue,Dylan,Perry and girls.
Sorry we can’t be with you all today, but our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love and prayers, Ruth and Gene.
Todd, Helen and Harris family – Very sorry for the loss of your brother and brother-in-law. May he rest in peace.
My condolences to you Paul, sue and all your family.
Sad to hear of Ray’s passing.
A fondly remembered friend from high school dayss.
My sincere condolences to all family and friends.
Grace Woodman.
I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.Paul My deepest sympathy in the hard time
Paul Perry and Harris family so sorry to hear of your dads passing . Condolences to you all from Donna Hutchings Penney. Lots of memories growing up and all gathering at Aunt Marys house with garden parties Sorry I cannot make it to the service but my heart will be there .Hugs to you all..
So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences at this difficult time. We shared great memories with Ray and Marcie during my work with him and especially at the curling bonspiels. Rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. Thinking of you at this time. God bless.
So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. Have many, many wonderful memories of the years we spent with him and Marcie. A great guy, and a wonderful friend. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear of Ray’s passing and I will keep you in my thoughts.. I worked with Ray in Markland Hospital.
Our deepest sympathy to all Family and loved ones on the passing of Ray. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless him, he’s up in heaven singing now & is with Marcie again, he loved her & loved his music. We don’t really die., we just change form, his spirit will live on forever, like our memories of him. He was a good man, I loved him dearly. R.I.P. Uncle Ray. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼😇
Paul, Perry & Family all of his siblings & Partner. Sorry to hear ofRay passing. Rip Ray ,fly high Ray . Gone but not forgotten. I have great memories of time spent with Marcy & Kelly Families
Paul, Perry & Family all of his siblings & Partner. Rip Ray ,fly high Ray . Gone but not forgotten. I have great memories of time spent with Marcy & Kelly Families
To Don and family of Ray
Sending sincere condolences on the passing of Ray, May the wonderful memories he left behind help to comfort you at this time of loss…..Joan Brown (WEldon deceased)
So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing.. I fondly remember the days of working with him in the Office at Markland Cottage Hospital. Rest In Peace Ray.
Todd and Family,
So very sorry to hear about Ray’s passing. I have many fond memories of working with him when he was the Administrator at the Waterford Hospital….he would surely agree that those were the good ol’ days. He was wonderful to work with and promoted so many plans which promoted mental health care and treatment.
Thinking about you all with fond memories.
I am so sorry to hear about Ray’s passing. I send sincere condolences to all his Family. Cherish your memories & hold them close.
Sorry to hear. Send our condolences to the family. Enjoyed knowing him,a fine gentleman.
Very sorry to hear about Ray’s passing.He was a long time friend and a great guy.
We were so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. We have fond memories of him and Marcie. Our deepest condolences to his family at this sad time.
Skip and Family,
So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. He and Marci were great neighbors back in the day, and great people to babysit for when Paul and Perry were young boys. May he rest in peace. Condolences on behalf of Rose Gushue and myself.
Sincere condolences to Family and loved ones on the passing of Ray.. I remember well him singing with George, Sam and Joe in Markland many years ago. He loved a good sing along and party.. As the years pass us by you tend to lose contact but you never forget the great memories. May he rest in peace.
Betty and Carl Yetman
Dorothy, Perry, Paul, Don, Skip, George, Todd and all Family Members; Joe and I are very sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. We exchanged Christmas cards every year to and from Medicine Hat and he called Joe a few times. We didn’t know that he was sick and Joe talk about their growing up in Markland many times and getting together to make some music. Just know that we are thinking of you all during this difficult time and praying that your memories of Ray and your time together will help with his loss. Rest Easy Ray and God Bless.
Our sincere condolences to Family & Loved ones on the passing of Ray..
Ray will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing. Him. His pleasant personality, hearty laugh and outgoing attitude were wonderful to experience. and we have many fond memories of times gone. by.
Neil & Bev Richards
Edmonton’, Alberta
Dorothy, Paul and Perry,
We are so sorry to learn of Ray’s passing. We have been friends for a long, time and have shared many great times together….always music, laughter and lots of stories! He will definitely be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Love, Don and Barb
We are very saddened about the passing of Ray. We got to know him when Dorothy and Ray were camping at King Arthur’s .
Jake and Ray golfed every day, and Jake often commented he has never had such a great golf partner! We all also loved his singing ~ and had many laughs together..
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dorothy and the whole family. ~ Jake and Bonnie Wall
So sorry to hear of Ray passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all
Paul, Perry, Don, Skip & families
So sorry to hear of Rays passing. Many good memories of the music & friends with him & Marcie at our Didham home. . Rest In Peace Ray.
Love & Hugs
Yvonne
So sorry to hear of rays passing our condolences to the family
We are so sorry to hear of Rays passing. Bill and I send our sincere condolences to his family and friends. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Your memories will help in these times of sorrow. Rest in Peace Ray.
So sorry to hear about Rays passing he was a wonderful man and a dear friend and cousin to our family I can remember growing up around Ray for a lifetime lots of wonderful memories from the Harris household our condolences to the family
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Ray and Marcie were such beautiful people, many happy memories of them both from my childhood.
Condolences to Ray’s family, it was a pleasure knowing Ray. RIP
Paul,Perry and the Harris Family: we are deeply saddened to learn of Ray’s passing. There are so many memories for us of Ray & Marcie. Clayton lived with them for 5 years while working at Markland Hospital. We often shared many memories of these days ,laughs and of course fun times. Our heartfelt Condolences to you all. Rest in Peace dear friend.
My heartfelt condolences to Dorothy, Perry, Paul and the extended Harris family. Though we are sad to see him go, Ray left us with many wonderful memories. His love of laughter, music, good food and golf live on in his children and grandchildren. A life well lived! May he Rest In Peace.
Paul, Don, Skip, and Todd,
My deepest condolences to you and your families on the passing of your father and brother. One of the last times I saw Ray was when my sister-in-law, Dolores, and I were visiting Mrs. Harris. Ray was home on holidays and we were fortunate to spend some time with him reminiscing and having a laugh. I have good memories of the Harris family from our days in Whitbourne. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon (Griffin) Coady
We have so many wonderful and happy memories of Uncle Ray and his joyous singing voice will always be with us! We are thinking of all the family at this time. XOXO. Danielle, Scott, Mary and Ella Antle
To the Harris family Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your Love one.May you R.I.P.Ray
So sorry for your loss. Sending our sincere condolences for you and your family at this difficult time. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. RIP Ray
Valerie Lake & Sophia Murray
To the Harris Family & Friends:
We are greatly saddened to learn of Ray’s passing. We have many fond memories of him and of Marcie from our days in Gander and later when they moved to St. John’s. You could always count on fun and laughter whenever you were in their presence. Surround yourselves with your favourite memories and may the comfort of family and friends be with you in the days ahead. RIP Ray and Marcie!