Raymond ANDRUS Obituary
March 22, 1931 – February 15, 2017
Lovingly remembered by his loving wife Norma, four children Rachel, Kathy, Rob (Monica), and Susan (Greg), thirteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Andy passed away peacefully at Langley Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Andy was born in Vancouver, BC, where he attended Tecumseh Elementary and John Oliver High School. He excelled in sports his whole life with a passion for golf. He worked at a number of jobs before joining Canada Post Office, where he devoted 32 years of his life and became a business agent for the Letter Carriers Union of Canada. He was a supportive and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a devoted husband. He will be dearly missed and loved forever. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 – 28th Avenue, Surrey on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at
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Len & Ivy Pye
March 26, 2017
As old classmates of Ray's at J.O., we send our condolences to his family. We will remember Ray as a friendly guy who always greeted people with a huge smile, and as a great first baseman.
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March 17, 2017
One of the greatest Union fighters I have met. I am proud to call him a friend. I regret that illness prevents me from paying my respects in person.
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Dale & Nancy Peterson
March 16, 2017
Our condolences to the Family. We will never forget Ray's tireless work when he fought to form The Letter Carriers' Union of Canada. He spent his career protecting the Rights and Welfare of the members. We honour him.
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