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George Raymond Whitehead

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George Whitehead Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and The Province from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17, 2007.

WHITEHEAD _ George Raymond (Ray). Born January 15, 1941 in Victoria, BC, passed away June 11, 2007 in Coquitlam, BC at age 66 after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. Predeceased by his wife Patricia and his sister Eleanor; Ray is survived by his mother Edith; brothers Paul and Ken; sons Andrew and Tim; daughters-in-law Samantha and Erin; and his very good friend Kathy Watkins, and her children Keri, Rob and Kathy. A long time representative for CUPE in many capacities, Ray was also a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Board of Directors for BC Ferries and the Board of Directors for the BC Safety Authority. A service in Ray's honour will be held on Tuesday, June 19th at 2 pm at the Burquitlam Funeral Home, 625 North Rd, Coquitlam, with a reception to follow at Royal Canadian Legion #263 - 1025 Ridgeway, Coquitlam. Ray's remains will be interred in a plot with his wife in Knowles Cemetery near Simcoe, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pat Whitehead Books for Children Fund, c/o Mission Health Unit, 32618 Logan Ave, Mission, BC V2V 6C7.

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June 17, 2007

Jack and Rosemary Bates posted to the memorial.

June 17, 2007

Gary & Dianne Walker posted to the memorial.

June 17, 2007

Gord Allan posted to the memorial.

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Jack and Rosemary Bates

June 17, 2007

To Mrs. Whitehead, Paul, Ken, Andrew and Tim,

We share your sorrow in the loss of Ray, a life long friend. So many happy memories remain of our times and adventures together, our reunions, and most recently vacations in Mexico, especially when we gathered to celebrate Ray's 65th birthday. Ray took special delight that though life took us all down different paths, we remained in touch over the years.

To Kathy Watkins,

You were Ray's devoted and caring companion. Your tireless encouragement and positive attitude helped sustain him through his arduous battle. We know you will cherish the wonderful times you shared together and take comfort in those memories.

Gary & Dianne Walker

June 17, 2007

Ray will be very sadly missed by all who knew him. He was a very kind and thoughtful friend. His sense of humour was absolutely wonderful and we are sure everyone who met him loved him as we did. We were friends from Legion 263 for several years. Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this very sad time.

Gord Allan

June 17, 2007

I am so sorry my very good friend and fellow co-worker in Ontario has passed away.Ray and I go back a lot of years. I met and worked with Ray when he first came to Ontario many years ago and we maintained our friendship and we had so many good times together. I am going to Vancouver for the service and celebration of his life at the legion in Coquitlam.

Anne Amero

June 17, 2007

Remembering Uncle Raymond

Although we have never met, I feel the connection through Grandma, Kenny and Paul. Our brief conversations on the phone meant so much...more than words can say. You will be sadly missed and always in our hearts. My thoughts and deepest sympathy to all the family.

Love Anne, Eleanor's Daughter.

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Marilyn Day (Bates)

June 16, 2007

To Edith, Paul and Ken; his children Andrew and Tim and their families and extended family (Kathy, Keri Rob and Kathy). We are so very sorry for the very sad loss of Ray; we remember Ray, a very good friend of Jack Bates (and we his sisters Joyce and Marilyn) have many fond memories of our days going to school and growing up in Esquimalt. Those days form some of the most memorable childhoods as Ray was one of Jack's gang who came to Mum and Dad's house.
With warmest sympathy from:
Joyce and Marilyn Bates

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