Raymond VALIN Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2013.

VALIN, Raymond "Ray"
WWII veteran
April 8, 1921- February 25, 2013
Passed away peacefully in his 92nd year at the Ottawa General Hospital. Cherished husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Valin. Loving father to Carmel (Gordon Sick), Patricia (Patrick McGowan) and Paul (Susan Anne Theriault). Beloved grandfather to Andrew, Laura, Jonathan, Kelly, Tim, Anna and Neil. He will be greatly missed by his sister, Madeleine and brother, Norman. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 1 at 1:00 p.m. in Lupton Hall, Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, 1750 Russell Road. For the past three years Ray resided at the Perley and the family are extremely grateful to the staff on Rideau 2 South, especially, Dr Graham, Mary and Brenda for their excellent care and compassion. The family also wishes to thank the Palliative Care Team and the Staff on Unit 5W at the Ottawa General Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Foundation, 1750 Russell Road, Ottawa K1G 5Z6 and the Canadian Cancer Society.


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June 16, 2013

Kristina (Maria) Schwende

Dear Aunt Betty, Carmel, Patricia and Paul - I just heard of Uncle Ray's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I have lots of fond memories of Uncle Ray at our many family parties. He was always so kind. He will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege to know him.My prayers and condolences are with you.

March 20, 2013

Aunt Betty, Carmel, Patricia and Paul;
So sorry to hear of Ray's passing, he was always so kind to me and supportive while I boarded briefly with your mom & dad while job hunting in Mississauga years ago. I carry many fond memories of Branswell family get-togethers, and still picture Ray relaxing in his easy chair and listening to Willie Nelson after dinner. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Gary & Tracy Curtis and family
(Kitchener, ON)

March 2, 2013

Yvonne Robinson

Dear Carmel & Patricia

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you. We are so sorry for your loss, and our hearts go out to you, your mother and your families. Although we never met your father, it is clear from knowing you, and from looking at the photos, that he must have been a kind and wonderful man. May the love of God help you through the days ahead.

Yvonne, Thomas, Camilla and Claire

February 28, 2013

Betty, Carmel, Patricia, and Paul. I was talking to Betty yesterday but wanted to pass on condolences to my first cousins. Larry and I played golf with Ray in Missisaga?? and Larry and I were hung over, Ray was very kind to us on that long day. I played with him again at Carleton Golf and boat club as my John caddied for Ray, great memories and a great man. Your mom is quite something too. New Brunswick Branswell's send our sympathy and hope that anyone who comes to the Maritimes visit us. Our house and cottage are 5 minutes from the Trans Canada, your folks have visited both places. Kevin Branswell

February 28, 2013

Judy and Don Belanger

Paul,Sue and Family - So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing, Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

February 28, 2013

Pat Saar

Dear Carmel and Patricia,

Please accept our condolences and prayers. Looking through your lovely family photos it looked like a life well-lived. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Pat, Rein, Julia and Liz Saar

February 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Betty and you wonderful family. With fond memories we will think of Ray. On behalf of my family, please accept our most heart felt sympathies. Pat Gauthier, Ottawa, ON

February 28, 2013

Dorothy Verge

Pat, I am very sorry for your loss and send my condolences to you and your family. The last time I saw your Dad was in St. Bruno in December of 1974. I don't know why I remember that. The sound of classical music playing, which was often the case when I walked through the door and your Dad was home. He was very friendly and soft spoken. What a wonderful long life. My heart goes out to your mom and your whole extended family.

An old friend from St. Bruno.

February 27, 2013

Vivian Collins

Fondly remembering his kindness and gentle good humour as I was growing up in Montreal. Rest in Peace, Mr. Valin. Yours was a life well-lived.

Vivian

February 27, 2013

Rick and Rita Valin

Dear Aunt Betty, Paul, Carmel and Patricia.
We are thinking of all of you with our most heartfelt compassion. May your special warm memories bring comfort and peace to your heart and soul.
Love, Rick and Rita

February 27, 2013

Lucy Assen

Carmel, may you and your family cherish your fathers memories, he was a remarkable man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Much love, many hugs, and blessings, Lucy and Harry

February 27, 2013

Mark and Karen Julien

Paul, your Dad was a wonderful man. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

February 27, 2013

Olive and Keith Fagan

Olive and I would like to add our condolances to all the family and in particular to Paul,Susan-Ann,Anna and Neil. We only had the privilage of meeting Mr. Valin at Paul and Susan-Ann's wedding. I am sure he will be missed greatly.

February 27, 2013

Larry & Diane Bennett

Patricia: Although Diane and myself hardly knew your Dad it was a joy to see and dine with him and his -- your -- family at the McGowan reunion a few years ago in Ottawa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time.

Love from the Bennetts.

February 27, 2013

Christine Valin Doyle

Remembering the good times and cherishing those memories. Uncle Ray, you will be missed. Love Christine

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